There are 4 ways to get from Ambāla to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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₹390–1,500Drive 142.3 km
- Drive from Ambāla to Shimlacar 142.3 km
2h 14m₹1,379–1,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambāla to Shimlataxi 142.3 km
2h 14m₹3,600–4,400
Ambāla to Shimla by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambāla to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹390 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ambāla to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ambala and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Services depart every two 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. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Website
- PAL Travel Lines
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- PAL Travel Lines
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Phone
- +91 97799 40672
- [email protected]
- Website
- Deltin Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Deltin Travels Pvt Ltd
- Website
- Jsr Holidays
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Jsr Holidays
- 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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