
Bathinda to Chandigarh Taxi – One-Way Cab for Work, Hospital, Study and Flights
A 9 a.m. appointment at PGI means leaving Bathinda before dawn, which is exactly when buses are fewest and a private car helps most. A Bathinda to Chandigarh taxi from BookFast Cab picks you up at your door and covers the 235 to 250 km drive in about 5 to 5.5 hours.
One-way fares start at Rs 3,500 for a sedan, with an SUV and an Innova Crysta for families and luggage. We pick up from anywhere in Bathinda, including AIIMS Bathinda, Civil Lines, Model Town and the railway station, and drop anywhere in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur.
The Route in Brief: Distance, Time and Starting Fare
Distance | About 235 to 250 km |
Drive time | About 5 to 5.5 hours, depending on traffic |
One-way fare | From Rs 3,500 (sedan) |
Cars | Sedan, SUV, Innova Crysta; Tempo Traveller for groups |
Pickup | Anywhere in Bathinda |
Drop | Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur and Kharar |
The Bathinda to Chandigarh distance changes a little with your drop point. A drop in Sector 43 or Mohali is a few kilometres different from one at the airport or in Panchkula, so share the exact address when you book.
Bathinda to Chandigarh Taxi Fare by Vehicle
These fares are from the current BookFast Cab price chart. The final amount is confirmed once we know your exact pickup and drop points.
Vehicle | Example models | Seats | One way (Rs) | Round trip (Rs) | Round trip per km (Rs) |
Hatchback | | | | | |
Sedan | Swift Dzire, Hyundai Aura | 3 to 4 | 3,500 | 6,000 | |
SUV | Ertiga, Rumion, Marazzo | 6 to 7 | 4,500 | 8,000 | |
Innova Crysta | Innova Crysta, Kia Carens | 6 | 6,500 | 12,000 | |
Tempo Traveller | | | | | |
If you are coming back to Bathinda the same day, a round trip costs less than two one-way bookings. A sedan round trip is Rs 6,000, compared with Rs 7,000 for two one-way trips.
For Patients and Families Visiting PGI
PGIMER in Sector 12 is the main reason many families from Bathinda travel to Chandigarh. Tell us the department or block you are visiting, and the driver will drop you as close to that entrance as traffic rules allow. Keep your reports and appointment slip in your hand luggage, not in the boot.
If you expect to return the same day, book a round trip so the driver waits and brings you back once the consultation is over. For patients who find it hard to sit for long, an Innova Crysta gives more legroom and an easier seat height. We also drop at GMCH in Sector 32 and at private hospitals in Mohali.
Registration counters at PGI get busy early in the morning, so many families aim to arrive by 8 a.m. Leaving Bathinda at about 2:30 to 3 a.m. gives you that margin, even on a foggy day.
For Flyers: Reaching Chandigarh Airport on Time
Chandigarh's airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, sits on the Mohali and Zirakpur side of the city. From Bathinda, add the 5 to 5.5 hour drive, a buffer of at least an hour for fog or traffic near Zirakpur, and your airline's reporting time.
For a morning flight, this usually means a pickup in Bathinda late at night. Share your flight number and time when you book, and we will fix a pickup time that leaves room for delays. An SUV or Innova Crysta is the better choice when you are carrying two or more large suitcases.
For Students: Panjab University, Mohali and Kharar
Students from Bathinda travel to Panjab University in Sector 14, to colleges and hostels in Mohali, and to the coaching centres around Sector 34. At the start of a semester, the luggage often includes a mattress, a cooler and several bags, so an SUV is usually the practical choice.
We also drop in Kharar, which is on the way to Chandigarh University. A one-way booking works well here, as students rarely know their return date in advance.
When a parent comes along to settle a student into a hostel or PG, a round trip lets the parent return to Bathinda the same evening while the student stays on.
For Business and Government Work: Sector 17 and the Industrial Area
Offices, banks and showrooms in Sector 17, the Punjab government offices, and the factories and warehouses of the Industrial Area bring a steady stream of business travellers from Bathinda. If you have more than one stop, list them all when you book so the fare and timing account for each one.
For a same-day meeting, a round trip lets the driver wait and bring you back in the evening. A GST invoice is available for company travel.

For Weekend Visitors: Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden and Elante
Chandigarh is also a popular weekend break for families from Bathinda. Sukhna Lake and Nek Chand's Rock Garden sit close together in Sector 1, the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden is in Sector 16, and Elante Mall in the Industrial Area is the city's biggest shopping centre. Pinjore Gardens, a Mughal-style garden on the Kalka road, makes a good half-day outing.
If you want to cover several of these on arrival, tell us when you book. A round trip, or a one-way drop with a separate local booking, can then be planned around your list.
Sukhna Lake is busiest on weekend evenings, and parking near the lake fills up quickly. The driver can drop you at the gate and wait nearby until you are ready to move on.
The Drive from Bathinda to Chandigarh
Most drivers take the road via Rampura Phul, Barnala, Sangrur and Patiala, then Rajpura and Zirakpur into Chandigarh [VERIFY: client to confirm the usual route]. Sangrur and Patiala are convenient points for a break about halfway through the trip.
The last stretch through Zirakpur is often the slowest part of the drive, especially in the evening. In December and January, early-morning fog across Punjab can add time, so the driver will keep a steady, safe pace rather than rushing.
Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur Drops
Your drop can be anywhere in the tricity. In Chandigarh, common drops include the railway station, the ISBT in Sector 43, and Sectors 15, 17, 22, 35 and 44. We also drop in Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur and Kharar, and at the airport.
In Bathinda, the pickup can be from your home, hotel or office anywhere in the city, including Civil Lines, Model Town, Green City, Bibi Wala Road, Thermal Colony, the bus stand, the railway station and AIIMS Bathinda. Travellers who search for a Bhatinda to Chandigarh taxi, using the older spelling, will find the same service and the same fares here.
What the Fare Includes
Toll tax, state tax and driver meals are included in the fare, so there is nothing extra to pay the driver on the way. Pay by cash, online or UPI, and ask for a GST invoice for business travel. The advance amount and booking terms are shown on your booking confirmation.
All trips are driven by verified drivers in clean, air-conditioned, GPS-enabled cars, with 24x7 customer support. More than 2 lakh customers have travelled with BookFast Cab, and first-time app users get Rs 500 off their first ride.

Related and Return Routes
Other routes from Bathinda, and the trip back:
● Taxi Service in Bathinda
● Chandigarh to Bathinda Taxi (return trip)
● Bathinda to Ambala Taxi
● Bathinda to Sangrur Taxi
● Bathinda to Moga Taxi
● Bathinda to Sirsa Taxi
● Bathinda to Jaipur Taxi
● Bathinda to Malout Taxi
Reserve Your Chandigarh Cab
To reserve your Bathinda to Chandigarh cab, share your pickup address in Bathinda, your drop point in the tricity and your travel date and time, and we will confirm the car and fare. Book online, through the BookFast Cab app, or call or WhatsApp our team.
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