How to reach Amritsar from Delhi

The city of Golden Temple, Amritsar in Punjab is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in North India. Due to its close proximity to various North Indian cities, Amritsar serves as a popular weekend getaway. With the growing commutation facilities, it has started receiving even more tourists. Below is a short brief on how to reach Amritsar from Delhi.

Delhi to Amritsar by Flight: Traveling via air is the most convenient way to reach anywhere. The airport located in Amritsar is Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport which is connected to major Indian as well as foreign cities. There are various Delhi to Amritsar flight which one can board from Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi. A number of airlines like Indigo, Air India, Jet Airways, etc operate on a daily basis from Delhi to Amritsar. Due to the close proximity between the two cities, it only takes from 50 mins to 1.5 hours via airways. The aerial distance between both the cities is around 399 km. 

Delhi to Amritsar by Train: Commutation via railways offer a pocket-friendly alternative against flights. Amritsar Junction (ASR) is the main station in the city. It is well-connected to various other cities like Jammu, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Agra, Bangalore, Hyderabad and various others. There are numerous Delhi to Amritsar trains that one take to reach the destination. The rail distance from Delhi to Amritsar is around 448 kilometers and can be covered in 6 hours to 8 hours. Some of the trains operating from Delhi to Amritsar are Katihar Amritsar Express, Amritsar Express, and Shane Punjab. Superfast trains also can be taken to reach the place in a short span of time. Some of the superfast trains running from Delhi to Amritsar are Amritsar Shatabdi and Swarna Shatabdi.

One can easily cover the distance from Delhi to Amritsar by road owing to the national highways NH7, NH9, NH44, and NH54.

Delhi to Amritsar by Bus: There are many public as well as private buses running between both the cities. Delhi to Amritsar by bus takes around 8 hours and 17 minutes.  One can find luxurious, Volvi, Ac, Non-Ac, Delux, and Semi Delux buses running on these routes. The bus boarding point in Delhi is Mahipal Pur, Sindhu, Morigate, Lajpat Nagar, and Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. The deboarding points in Amritsar are Alpha Mall, GT Road, Bus Stand, and Amritsar Railway Station. 

Delhi to Amritsar by Road: Owing to the short distance from Delhi to Amritsar, a large number of tourists opt for roadways commutation. Amritsar is well and Delhi both are well connected to various cities by means of roadways. The Delhi to Amritsar by car is 450 Kms and this distance can be covered in around 7 hours by a car, cab, or taxi.