There are 4 ways to get from Ambala City to Shimla by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
3h 37m₹390–750Drive 140.9 km
- Drive from Ambala City to Shimlacar 140.9 km
2h 14m₹1,590–2,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambala City to Shimlataxi 140.9 km
2h 14m₹3,600–4,300Bus via Shimla
- Take the bus from Ambala to Shimlabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
4h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambala City to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹390 - ₹750 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ambala City to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
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 Ambala City and Shimla is 156 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.
The best way to get from Ambala City to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹390 - ₹750.
The bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Ambala City to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Ambala station.
Ambala City to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambala City to Shimla is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ambala City to Shimla.
There are 627+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Ambala City, 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
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–750
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹390–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
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