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Express Trains from New Delhi to Chandigarh

Q: What classes are available on New Delhi to Chandigarh trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

16 Express direct trains between New Delhi (NDLS) and Chandigarh (CDG) — fastest covers it in 3h 35m, cheapest from ₹110.

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16Total trains

7Run daily

242km

3h 35mFastest

₹110From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take CDG SKRANTI EXP (3h 35m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹110. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
12057	JANSHATABDI EXP	14:35	18:47	04h 12m	CC, EC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12925	PASCHIM EXPRESS	11:05	15:23	04h 18m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
14095	HIMALYAN QUEEN	05:35	10:25	04h 50m	SL, EC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
13051	NETAJI EXPRESS	21:10	01:35	04h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
18101	TATA JAT EXP	21:25	02:53	05h 28m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Thu, Sat
18309	SBP JAT EXPRESS	21:25	02:53	05h 28m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
03311	DHN CDG SPL	23:10	04:30	05h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Fri
14217	UNCHAHAR EXP	04:15	09:15	05h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22451	BDTS CDG SF EXP	10:18	14:15	03h 57m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Fri
22455	SNSI KALKA EXP	07:10	11:27	04h 17m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Sun
22685	CDG SKRANTI EXP	12:10	15:45	03h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL, SL	Mon, Fri
19307	INDB UHL EXP	23:20	05:00	05h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu, Fri
22709	NED AADR SF EXP	10:25	14:15	03h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed
14331	DLI-KLK EXP	16:15	21:02	04h 47m		Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
11905	AGC HSX EXP	22:35	03:13	04h 38m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20493	MDU CDG SF EXP	21:50	03:30	05h 40m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue, Fri

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Express trains run from New Delhi to Chandigarh?

There are 16 Express direct trains between New Delhi (NDLS) and Chandigarh (CDG), of which 7 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from New Delhi to Chandigarh?

CDG SKRANTI EXP (22685) is the fastest, covering the route in 3h 35m (242 km).

What is the cheapest fare from New Delhi to Chandigarh?

The lowest base fare is ₹110 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from New Delhi to Chandigarh?

Visit Ghumo.Live, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on New Delhi to Chandigarh trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, CC, EC.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.