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How to Get from Ludhiana to Chandigarh

Ludhiana to Chandigarh by CTU bus to ISBT Sector 43, 13 buses a day from 05:24 to 17:25, or by taxi to the city and the airport.

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Last updated: October 30, 2026

How to Get from Ludhiana to Chandigarh
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Leaving the hosiery mills and busy markets of Ludhiana for the tree-lined boulevards of Chandigarh takes you from Punjab's largest commercial city to India's first planned city. The road crosses the fertile Punjab plains, and Chandigarh greets you with Le Corbusier's architecture, the Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake.

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Ludhiana to Chandigarh by Bus

Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) runs 13 buses a day from Ludhiana to ISBT Sector 43 in Chandigarh, the first at 05:24 and the last at 17:25, with AC buses at 06:12, 10:25, 12:40 and 16:35. Coming back, 13 buses leave ISBT-43 for Ludhiana between 06:12 and 17:14, with AC buses at 07:16, 09:01, 13:14 and 16:59.[1]

Ludhiana to Chandigarh by Taxi

A taxi takes you from your door in Ludhiana to your hotel or to Chandigarh International Airport. The airport lies about 18 km north of the city centre, in the Mohali area, so a taxi is much easier than a bus plus a local ride.[2]

Tips for Traveling from Ludhiana to Chandigarh

  • Watch the Traffic: The roads into Chandigarh and out of Ludhiana can clog at rush hour. If you have a flight to catch, add a generous buffer to your travel time.
  • Choose Your Drop-off: CTU buses from Ludhiana arrive at ISBT Sector 43. From there, take a city bus or a cab to your hotel.
  • Stay Hydrated: Punjab gets very hot from April to June. Even in an AC bus or car, keep a bottle of water handy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Ludhiana to Chandigarh?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Ludhiana to Chandigarh, including current prices and schedules.

How do I get from Ludhiana to Chandigarh?

Take a CTU bus to ISBT Sector 43 in Chandigarh or a taxi for a door-to-door ride.

When do buses run from Ludhiana to Chandigarh?

CTU runs 13 buses a day from Ludhiana to ISBT Sector 43, the first at 05:24 and the last at 17:25.

Which bus terminal do I arrive at in Chandigarh?

CTU buses from Ludhiana arrive at ISBT Sector 43.

How do I get from Ludhiana to Chandigarh Airport?

A taxi is the easiest choice. The airport is about 18 km north of the Chandigarh city centre, in the Mohali area.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Chandigarh Transport Undertaking: Time table of long route buses (amended 22.04.2026): Ludhiana and ISBT-43 Chandigarh. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
  2. [2] IndiGo: Chandigarh to Delhi Flights. Retrieved October 29, 2026.

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