Amritsar to Kartarpur Corridor taxi: Dera Baba Nanak drop and pick-up
- Distance from Amritsar
- About 45 km by NH354B
- Driving time
- About 1 hour each way
- Corridor status
- Services suspended by the Government of India, pending further direction
Quick answer
Dera Baba Nanak, where the Kartarpur Corridor begins, is about 45 km from Amritsar by NH354B — an hour or so by car. Important: as of now the Government of India has the corridor services suspended pending further direction, so day trips across to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur are not running. We drive you to Dera Baba Nanak and its gurdwaras, and we will tell you when pilgrimages resume.
At a glance
- Distance from Amritsar
- About 45 km by NH354B
- Driving time
- About 1 hour each way
- Corridor status
- Services suspended by the Government of India, pending further direction
- Registration
- Online in advance on the official government portal; no registration fee
- Documents when it runs
- Valid passport, ETA printout, photograph; one bag up to 7 kg
- Fee when it runs
- Pakistan levies a USD 20 service fee per pilgrim, payable on arrival
How far is the Kartarpur Corridor from Amritsar?
Dera Baba Nanak, in Gurdaspur district, is about 45 km from Amritsar on NH354B, which is roughly an hour by car. The Passenger Terminal Building is a few kilometres further, at the border.
The corridor itself is a 4.1 km four-lane road from Dera Baba Nanak to the international border, and from there pilgrims cross to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan, about 4.5 km away.
Is the Kartarpur Corridor open right now?
No. The official portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs states that, considering the extant security scenario, the services of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor are suspended till further directions.
We do not want anyone travelling to the border on a promise we cannot keep. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you the position as we know it, and point you to the official portal so you can see the current status for yourself.
What can we still visit at Dera Baba Nanak?
Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak, on the Indian side of the border, is the historic shrine connected with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and it sits close to the Ravi river. Pilgrims visit it through the year.
It is a quiet, moving place, and with the corridor closed the numbers are small. Combine it with Tarn Taran Sahib or Goindwal Sahib and it makes a worthwhile day out of Amritsar.
What is needed to cross when pilgrimages resume?
Registration is done online in advance on the Government of India portal and there is no registration fee. Applicants who are granted permission receive an Electronic Travel Authorization by email and must carry a printout.
A valid passport is required, and for pilgrims travelling morning to evening only. When the corridor runs, each pilgrim pays a USD 20 service fee to Pakistan on arrival, and only Sri Kartarpur Sahib may be visited — no travel beyond it.
How do we book a taxi to Dera Baba Nanak?
Send us your date, the number of passengers and where you want to be collected. It is an hour each way; most people spend one to two hours at the shrine and then travel back.
We can drop you there and return, wait with the car, or combine it with Tarn Taran Sahib and Goindwal Sahib in one day. The fare is quoted on WhatsApp for whichever plan you choose.
Questions we get about this
Can a taxi take us all the way to Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan?
No. A car can only take you to Dera Baba Nanak and the Passenger Terminal Building on the Indian side. The crossing itself is made on foot over the corridor bridge, and no private vehicle crosses the border.
Do we need a passport for the Kartarpur Corridor?
Yes, a valid passport is required to register and to travel. OCI card holders register with their card details. Keep your passport and ETA printout with you on the day of travel.
How long does the corridor visit take on the day?
When the corridor is running, pilgrims travel in the morning and must return the same day, with a few hours at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. The rest of the day is the drive from Amritsar and back.
How much does the Amritsar to Dera Baba Nanak taxi cost?
The fare is quoted on WhatsApp for the date, the car and whether you want the driver to wait at Dera Baba Nanak or continue to Tarn Taran and Goindwal Sahib in the same day.
Are there check posts on the way to Dera Baba Nanak?
Yes, the road runs towards the border area and there are police check posts. Carry photo identification for all passengers, and tell the driver if you are travelling with a foreign passport.