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FROMChandigarh
TOAuli
480 kmapprox. distance
Trainrail route
Roadtaxi or bus
Airflight + road
480 kmapprox. distance
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Chandigarh to Auli distance is about 480 km by road – about 170 km to Dehradun via Panchkula, Nahan and Paonta Sahib, then via Rishikesh and NH-7 to Joshimath, and 14–16 km up to Auli. That is roughly 14–16 hours of driving, so most travellers take two days, with a night in Rishikesh or Rudraprayag.
By train · Rail + onward
How to Reach Auli from Chandigarh by Train
There is no train to Auli. The nearest working railway station is Yog Nagari Rishikesh; Haridwar has more long-distance trains. From Chandigarh most travellers go by road to Dehradun, Haridwar or Rishikesh rather than by train.
Train timings and running days change. Check the current schedule on IRCTC or NTES before you book.
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By road · Door to door
How to Reach Auli from Chandigarh by Road
The road distance from Chandigarh to Auli is about 480 km. Plan for two days.
- Route: Chandigarh – Panchkula – Nahan – Paonta Sahib – Dehradun – Rishikesh – Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Karnaprayag – Joshimath – Auli.
- Day 1: Chandigarh to Rishikesh (about 5–6 hours). Day 2: Rishikesh to Auli (about 10–12 hours), or split again at Rudraprayag.
- Bus: buses run from Chandigarh to Dehradun and Haridwar; from there take a bus or shared jeep to Joshimath early in the morning.
Last stretch: Joshimath to Auli is 14–16 km up a mountain road (40–60 minutes by taxi or shared jeep). The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023, so the road is the only way up.
By air · Flight + road
How to Reach Auli from Chandigarh by Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport to Auli, about 280–290 km away. From Chandigarh, driving to Dehradun usually takes less time than getting a flight, so most people go by road.
Chandigarh to Auli Travel FAQs
How far is Auli from Chandigarh?
About 480 km by road via Dehradun, Rishikesh and Joshimath.
How long does it take from Chandigarh to Auli?
About 14–16 hours of driving, usually split over two days with a night in Rishikesh or Rudraprayag.
What is the best way to go from Chandigarh to Auli?
By car or bus to Dehradun or Rishikesh, then by taxi, bus or shared jeep on NH-7 to Joshimath and up to Auli.
Chandigarh se Auli ki duri kitni hai?
Chandigarh se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 480 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.
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