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How to get fromAmbāla to Shimlaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambāla to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train 12011 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    2h 31m
    ₹2,332–3,713

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    3h 15m
    ₹390–1,500

  3. Drive  142.3 km

    1. Drive from Ambāla to Shimlacar car 142.3 km
    2h 14m
    ₹1,590–2,296

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambāla to Shimlataxi taxi 142.3 km
    2h 14m
    ₹3,600–4,400

Ambāla to Shimla by bus

Calendar143Weekly Buses
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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. 11 other operators also service this route.

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