Amritsar weekend trip from Delhi
Golden Temple, Wagah border and kulcha breakfasts
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- By road
- 524 km
- By bus
- ≈ 8½ h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,240 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Chattisgarh Express 18237Daily
8:05 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
10 h 50 min
6:55 am+1
Amritsar Jn
Sbp Jat Express 18309Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
9:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 35 min
8:00 am+1
Amritsar Jn
Tata Jat Express 18101Mon, Thu, Sat
9:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 35 min
8:00 am+1
Amritsar Jn
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Amritsar.
- Direct busAbout 8½ h (fastest 6 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹379 a seat.
- By road524 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadAmritsar Jn, in town.
- Nearest airportAmritsar, 11 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
17°
6°
4d rain
Feb
21°
9°
4d rain
Mar
26°
14°
4d rain
Apr
34°
19°
3d rain
May
38°
23°
2d rain
Jun
38°
26°
5d rain
Jul
34°
26°
15d rain
Aug
33°
26°
14d rain
Sep
33°
24°
6d rain
Oct
31°
19°
2d rain
Nov
25°
13°
2d rain
Dec
20°
7°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Golden Temple and the walled city
- 8:30 amKulcha breakfast at a Ranjit Avenue or old-city kulcha shop
- 10:00 amJallianwala Bagh memorial, next to the temple (free)
- 11:30 amPartition Museum in the Town Hall (₹10 Indian)
- 1:30 pmLangar at the Guru Ram Das langar hall, or lunch at Kesar Da Dhaba
Sunday — Gobindgarh, food walk and home
- 9:00 amHeritage street walk from the Town Hall to the Golden Temple (Katra Jaimal Singh bazaars)
- 11:00 amGobindgarh Fort and its museums
- 1:30 pmLunch: amritsari fish, chole kulche, phirni at Bharawan Da Dhaba or Beera Chicken
- 4:00 pmShopping for juttis and phulkari in Hall Bazaar
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Amritsar: questions people ask
How far is Amritsar from Delhi?
About 524 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 8½ h and the Chattisgarh Express takes 10 h 50 min to Amritsar Jn.
What is the best time to visit Amritsar?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Amritsar?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Chattisgarh Express (18237): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 8:05 pm and reaches Amritsar Jn at 6:55 am the next day (daily). Also: the Sbp Jat Express (18309) at 9:25 pm from Old Delhi; the Tata Jat Express (18101) at 9:25 pm from Old Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Amritsar?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹379 a seat, and the journey takes about 8½ h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Amritsar?
Warmest in May (days around 38°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 6°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 15 rainy days.
Can I do Amritsar in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Amritsar cost?
From about ₹4,240 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Amritsar this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.