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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 31m
    ₹2,487–4,998

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barnala to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 14508 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1345 / ...
    8h
    ₹557–2,598

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Barnāla to Ludhianataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    6h 40m
    ₹1,930–3,608

  4. Drive 242 km

    1. Drive from Barnāla to Shimlacar car 242 km
    4h 14m
    ₹2,715–3,922

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Train, bus via Chandīgarh

    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 28m
    ₹635–3,348

  7. Train, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

    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 41m

Barnāla to Shimla by train, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket₹557Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 288.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Barnāla to Shimla. However, you can take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ludhiana, take the bus to Chandigarh ISBT-43, walk to Isbt-43, take the bus to Isbt-17, walk to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.

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