There are 7 ways to get from Bathinda to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Bhatinda Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
7h 26m₹2,511–5,176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bathinda to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 7m₹426–1,786Drive 314.9 km
- Drive from Bathinda to Shimlacar 314.9 km
4h 43m₹3,542–5,115Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bathinda to Shimlataxi 314.9 km
4h 43m₹7,500–9,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Bhatinda Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 16m₹659–3,526Bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the bus from Bathinda to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
9h 35mTrain
- Take the train from Bhatinda Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
12h 1m₹441–3,576
Bathinda to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bathinda to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bathinda to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bathinda to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Bathinda and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bathinda to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Bhatinda Jn and arriving at Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Bathinda and Shimla is 354 km. The road distance is 314.9 km.
The best way to get from Bathinda to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Bathinda to Shimla, including transfers.
Bathinda to Shimla bus services, operated by CTU, depart from Bathinda station.
Bathinda to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bhatinda Jn station.
The best way to get from Bathinda to Shimla is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Bathinda, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Bathinda to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bhatinda Jn to Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka in around 12h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bhatinda Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Bhatinda Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Bhatinda Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- ctuonline.chd.gov.in
Bus from Bathinda to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹60–85
- Ordinary
- ₹70–110
Bus from Bathinda to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹60–85
- Ordinary
- ₹70–110
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Bathinda to Shimla bus services, operated by CTU, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Bathinda to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bathinda to Shimla is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Bathinda to Shimla.
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