Key hubs
Amritsar airport and railway station
- Airport
- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) south of the city; roughly 10–20 minutes by road to central Amritsar, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Amritsar Junction is the main station, centrally located. It is served by trains from Delhi, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and other cities across India.
- Getting around
- The city centre is compact and walkable on foot or by tuk-tuk. Hire a car and driver for Wagah (20 km south) and other day trips. Auto-rickshaws are cheap and plentiful; app cabs work in central areas.
How to reach Amritsar by air
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) sits about 11 km from the city centre, roughly 20-30 minutes by road, with direct flights from Delhi and several international cities.
How to reach Amritsar by train
Amritsar Junction is the main station, centrally located, with frequent trains from Delhi, Chandigarh and Ludhiana.
How to reach Amritsar by road
National Highway 1 links Delhi and Amritsar; the Wagah border is about 20 km south of the city by car.
Getting around Amritsar
The city centre is compact and walkable or coverable by tuk-tuk; hire a car and driver for Wagah and other day trips, and use app cabs in central areas.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Amritsar
- Hire a car and driver for Wagah Border and other day trips rather than relying on shared transport or autos. It gives you control over pace and a cool space to rest.
- Stay in Civil Lines or Lawrence Road rather than the crowded old city if possible. These areas are quieter and have better hospital access.
- Carry a hat, sunscreen and at least 1.5 litres of water daily. Public water fountains are available but filtered/bottled water is safer. Pharmacies are well-distributed across the city.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.