Delhi to Amritsar, at a glance
Amritsar is Punjab’s spiritual and culinary heart, built around the luminous Golden Temple and its vast sacred pool. It sits ~450 km from Delhi, a straight eight-hour run down the well-built NH-44 through Ambala, Ludhiana and Jalandhar. The temple’s round-the-clock langar, the flag-lowering drama at the Wagah border, the sobering Jallianwala Bagh and some of India’s best street food fill an easy weekend — and with a car and driver waiting, the timing of the border ceremony and the temple’s quiet dawn are yours to plan.
Delhi to Amritsar taxi fare
All-inclusive — toll, state tax, fuel & driver allowance already in. Round trip is 1.85× the one-way.
| Car | Model | Seats | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios | 4 | ₹6,850 | ₹12,400 |
| SUV | Ertiga, XUV | 6-7 | ₹7,850 | ₹14,150 |
| Premium SUV | Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹9,500 | ₹17,150 |
| Tempo Traveller | Force 12–17 | 12-17 | ₹14,050 | ₹25,300 |
What to see in Amritsar
A temple of gold on a sacred pool, a moving memorial, and the theatre of the Wagah border.
Golden Temple
Sri Harmandir Sahib — gold-domed and mirrored in the holy Amrit Sarovar. Visit at dawn or after dark for its most magical light.
The Sarovar
The vast tank of nectar that rings the temple, its marble walkway alive with pilgrims at every hour.
Wagah Border
The India–Pakistan border, where the daily flag-lowering ceremony draws roaring, patriotic crowds at sunset.
Beating Retreat
High-stepping guards, bugles and a wave of national fervour — reach early for a seat in the stands.
Jallianwala Bagh
The garden-memorial to the 1919 massacre — bullet-marked walls and an eternal flame, quietly powerful.
Old city & bazaars
The heritage walk through the walled city — Hall Bazaar, dhabas and the buzz around the temple gates.
Things to do in Amritsar
The world’s largest free community kitchen serves everyone — a humbling, moving experience.
Reach the border by late afternoon for the roaring sunset flag-lowering ceremony.
Kulcha, chole, fish fry and thick lassi — the old-city dhabas are legendary.
A powerful, well-curated museum in Town Hall telling the human story of 1947.
A silver-and-marble temple echoing the Golden Temple, and the ancient Ram Tirath site nearby.
A restored 18th-century fort turned living-history venue with shows, museums and food.
How to reach Amritsar from Delhi
Pick your mode — see the options and book, all in one place.
| Car (EZPZ) | Seats | One-way | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | ₹6,850 | Book |
| SUV | 6-7 | ₹7,850 | Book |
| Premium SUV | 7 | ₹9,500 | Book |
| Tempo Traveller | 12-17 | ₹14,050 | Book |
All-inclusive · ~450 km, ~8 hrs via NH-44 (via Ambala–Ludhiana–Jalandhar) · doorstep pickup, driver waits at every stop.
| Train | Delhi → Amritsar | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shatabdi Express12013 · AC chair | ~07:20 → 13:25 | ₹900–1,600 | IRCTC |
| Swarna Shatabdi12029 · daily | ~07:20 → 12:35 | ₹1,000–1,700 | IRCTC |
| Amritsar Expressovernight options | various | ₹300–1,400 | IRCTC |
Trains reach Amritsar Junction, ~2 km from the Golden Temple. Timings indicative — confirm live seats on IRCTC.
A Golden Temple weekend
One night is enough for the temple, the border and a proper food crawl.
Leave Delhi, reach by evening
A morning start down NH-44; reach Amritsar by evening for your first temple darshan after dark.
The Golden Temple lit up
The temple glows on the Sarovar at night — the most magical time to sit by the water.
Jallianwala Bagh & the old city
The memorial, the Partition Museum and a legendary kulcha breakfast in the bazaars.
Wagah ceremony, then home
Drive out to the border for the sunset ceremony, then begin the run back to Delhi (or stay a second night).
A dawn darshan at the Golden Temple, before the crowds, is worth setting the alarm for.
Best time to visit
Cool, comfortable days for the temple, the border and the food crawl — the ideal window.
Warm and humid, but the marble temple stays cool and crowds are lighter.
Punjab summers are fierce — do the temple at dawn and dusk, and hydrate well.
Baisakhi and Gurpurab fill Amritsar with pilgrims and colour — spectacular, but very busy.
Easy add-ons near Amritsar
The daily India–Pakistan flag-lowering ceremony — the region’s must-do evening.
A serene Sikh town with the largest temple tank in the region.
A restored heritage village and Maharaja Ranjit Singh–era site near the border.
Punjab’s busy industrial cities on the way back — good for a meal or a break.
One fare. Everything in.
The number we quote is the number you pay — no toll or tax sprung on you at the end.
- Highway toll & state tax — included
- Fuel & driver allowance — included
- No surge, ever — even weekends
- Pay after the trip — cash, UPI or card
Delhi → Amritsar, the EZPZ way
All-inclusive, no surge, no end-of-trip surprises on toll or tax.
Only going one way? Pay for one way — no forced return, no dead-km.
Experienced, courteous chauffeurs who know this route inside out.
Sightseeing or stops on the way — the same car stays with you throughout.
Cars for every group
Dzire, Etios
4 · 2 bags
from ₹6,850
Ertiga, XUV
6-7 · 3-4 bags
from ₹7,850
Innova Crysta
7 · 4 bags
from ₹9,500
Force 12–17
12-17 · plenty
from ₹14,050
Amritsar travel tips
The ceremony is at sunset and shifts with the season — arrive at least an hour early for a seat.
A head covering is required inside the Golden Temple; cloths are available free at the entrance.
Shoes are deposited free at the gate; the marble can be hot at midday and cold at night.
Between the langar and the old-city dhabas, Amritsar is a food destination in itself.
Early morning darshan avoids both the heat and the biggest crowds.
Keep a photo ID handy; large bags are not allowed at the border stands.
Delhi to Amritsar taxi FAQ
A one-way sedan starts at about ₹6,850 (around 450 km). SUVs and Tempo Travellers cost more. All-inclusive — toll, state tax, fuel and driver allowance already in.
About 8 hours over ~450 km on the well-built NH-44 through Ambala, Ludhiana and Jalandhar.
Yes — Wagah is 28 km from the city and the same car and driver take you for the sunset ceremony and back.
Yes, it is open around the clock. Dawn and after dark are the most beautiful — and least crowded — times to visit.
Yes — you pay only for the Delhi→Amritsar distance, with no return fare and no dead-km.