There are 4 ways to get from Ambāla to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
2h 31m₹2,332–3,713Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
3h 15m₹390–750Drive 142.3 km
- Drive from Ambāla to Shimlacar 142.3 km
2h 14m₹1,605–2,318Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambāla to Shimlataxi 142.3 km
2h 14m₹3,600–4,400
Ambāla to Shimla by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambāla to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹390 - ₹750 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ambāla to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ambala and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Ambāla and Shimla is 152 km. The road distance is 142.3 km.
The best way to get from Ambāla to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Ambāla to Shimla, including transfers.
Ambāla to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Ambala station.
Ambāla to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambāla to Shimla is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ambāla to Shimla.
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What companies run services between Ambāla, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹390–750 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–750
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹390–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–4,400
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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