Chandigarh Railway Station is in Chandigarh, about 8 km from the city centre in Sector 17, and CTU buses serve the city, its suburban area and adjoining states.
For Panchkula, CTU route 2G runs between PGI and Panchkula Bus Stand via Housing Board, while route 10 includes the railway station and Housing Board Chowk. Hotel Pallavi West is about an 18-minute drive from the station.
- Station location: About 8 km from Chandigarh city centre in Sector 17.
- Bus link toward Panchkula: Route 2G serves Panchkula Bus Stand via Housing Board.
- Station-side route: Route 10 includes the railway station and Housing Board Chowk.
- From the station to the hotel: About 18 minutes by car from Pallavi West.
Finding Chandigarh Railway Station and its exits
Chandigarh Railway Station is in Sector 17, around 8 km from Chandigarh city centre. CTU route 10 includes the railway station, so it provides a public-bus connection between the station and points on its route.
The route continues through Railway Crossing and Housing Board Chowk, and runs between ISBT-43 and Manimajra in both directions. If you are heading to Panchkula by bus, Housing Board is a useful point to consider because route 2G also passes there.
What are the onward bus options to Panchkula?
CTU route 2G links PGI with Panchkula Bus Stand via Housing Board and Geeta Bhawan Panchkula. It runs in both directions, making it the bus route that directly serves Panchkula Bus Stand.
Route 10 serves the railway station and Housing Board Chowk. The two routes share Housing Board as a stop, so you can consider changing there; check the current services and connection before setting out. Haryana Roadways buses also connect Panchkula with Chandigarh and other places in Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
How do you check the route and timing?
CTU’s published timetable gives route 2G departures from PGI and Panchkula Bus Stand between 08:30 and 14:20, at a stated frequency of 50 minutes. The route length is 13 km, with two buses. Timetables can change, so check the official site before you go.
CTU provides a service-timetable page with links for long-route and interstate bus services. For a road trip, Chandigarh Police identifies Railway Station Chowk and Housing Board Chowk on the corridor between Chandigarh and Panchkula. Check the route for your approach to the station rather than assuming every direction uses the same road.
Arriving in Panchkula
Route 2G ends at Panchkula Bus Stand, with Geeta Bhawan Panchkula among its stops. From there, Haryana Roadways also connects Panchkula with Chandigarh and destinations in neighbouring states.
If Panchkula city centre is your destination, Pallavi West is about a 7-minute drive from the centre.
The Panchkula city-centre guide covers the area.
If your rail arrival is part of a wider trip, Chandigarh Airport is another arrival point to consider.
FAQs
Does a bus run from Chandigarh Railway Station to Panchkula?
CTU route 10 serves the station and Housing Board Chowk; route 2G serves Housing Board and Panchkula Bus Stand. Housing Board is the shared point to consider for a transfer.
Where is Chandigarh Railway Station?
The station is in Sector 17, about 8 km from Chandigarh city centre.
Which bus serves Panchkula Bus Stand?
CTU route 2G runs between PGI and Panchkula Bus Stand via Housing Board and Geeta Bhawan Panchkula. If you are comparing a flight arrival, the Chandigarh Airport-to-Panchkula route is another option.