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Chandigarh to Vaishno Devi: distance and how to reach

By road393 km

Driving time6 h 55 min

Straight line306 km

Main highwaysNH44, NH344A, NH103A

Chandigarh and Vaishno Devi are 393 km apart by road. Plan for roughly 6 h 55 min behind the wheel, more on Navratri, the New Year week and summer holidays, when the last stretch slows down.

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By road

The drive covers 393 km and usually takes 6 h 55 min. Private cars and taxis use the same route as state and private buses; on crowded days vehicles are stopped at outer parking areas and the rest is covered on foot or by local transport.

By train

The temple has no station of its own. The nearest railhead is Katra (SVDK), 1.7 km from the temple, with shared jeeps, buses and taxis for the last leg. Check current trains from Chandigarh on IRCTC.

By air

The nearest airport is Jammu Airport, 48.8 km from the temple. From Chandigarh it is usually quicker to fly there and continue by taxi or bus than to drive the whole way.

Questions and answers

What is the distance from Chandigarh to Vaishno Devi?
393 km by road and 306 km in a straight line.
How long does it take to travel from Chandigarh to Vaishno Devi?
About 6 h 55 min by car in normal traffic. Allow extra time on Navratri, the New Year week and summer holidays and during the annual mela.
Which railway station is closest to Vaishno Devi?
Katra (SVDK), 1.7 km from the temple.

Other routes

Road distances and driving times are calculated from OpenStreetMap road data; driving times include a margin for Indian road conditions and are estimates, not guarantees.