There are 7 ways to get from Ambala Cantonment Junction Station 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 via Chandīgarh
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambala Kent to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 1m₹398–1,113Train, bus
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
3h 52m₹481–2,145Drive 144.9 km
- Drive from Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimlacar 144.9 km
2h 16m₹1,635–2,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimlataxi 144.9 km
2h 16m₹3,700–4,400Bus
- Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1345 / ...
4h₹400–1,400Train, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
5h 5m
Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimla by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimla is to bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹390 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ambala and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Ambala Cantonment Junction Station and Shimla is 152 km. The road distance is 144.9 km.
The best way to get from Ambala Cantonment Junction Station 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 Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimla, including transfers.
Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Ambala station.
Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimla is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ambala Cantonment Junction Station to Shimla.
There are 668+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Ambala Cantonment Junction Station, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- 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
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Ordinary
- ₹550–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,400
Bus from Ambala Kent to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–470
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹290–390
- AC Himdhara
- ₹340–470
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Ambala Kent to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in/
- Deluxe
- ₹95–120
- Express
- ₹45–60
- AC Sleeper
- ₹90–120
- 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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