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

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There are 7 ways to get from Barnāla to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnala to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    6h 49m
    ₹2,487–4,998

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barnala to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain train
    11h 24m
    ₹417–3,398

  3. Train, bus via Patiāla

    1. Take the train from Barnala to Patialatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Patiala to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 34m
    ₹531–2,852

  4. Drive 242 km

    1. Drive from Barnāla to Shimlacar car 242 km
    4h 14m
    ₹2,722–3,932

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barnāla to Shimlataxi taxi 242 km
    4h 14m
    ₹6,000–7,500

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnala to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    7h 39m
    ₹635–3,348

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Barnala to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    8h 52m

Barnāla to Shimla by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₹417Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 288.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Barnala to Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka in around 11h 24m.

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