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There are 8 ways to get from Amritsar to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 12412 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    6h 57m
    ₹2,508–5,105

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amritsar to Chandigarh- ISBT 43bus bus Ac
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
    8h 55m
    ₹426–1,889

  3. Bus via Jalandhar

    1. Take the bus from Amritsar to Jalandharbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jalandhar to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    7h 31m

  4. Drive  297.1 km

    1. Drive from Amritsar to Shimlacar car 297.1 km
    4h 50m
    ₹2,882–4,163

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Amritsar to Shimlataxi taxi 297.1 km
    4h 50m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane ATQ - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    9h 33m
    ₹7,860–14,200

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amritsar to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    7h 53m
    ₹1,084–2,096

  8. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Amritsar to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
    9h 24m
    ₹1,084–2,196

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,884Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Amritsar, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Amritsar to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Jalandhar and Chandigarh in around 7h 31m.

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