There are 7 ways to get from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jntrain 12925 / ...
7h 43m₹2,527–5,132Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jntrain
12h 17m₹434–3,428Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsarbus Ac
8h 10m₹443–1,783Drive 297.8 km
- Drive from Shimla to Golden Templecar 297.8 km
4h 49m₹3,354–4,844Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Golden Templetaxi 297.8 km
4h 49m₹8,000–10,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jntrain 12925 / ...
8h 38m₹569–2,783Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjabbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Chandigarh, Punjab
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gatebus FlixBus IN0120C
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple is to bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹440 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Amritsar via Zirakpur and Chandigarh- ISBT 43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Amritsar Jn via Kalka and Ludhiana Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Himachal Pradesh and Golden Temple is 358 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.
The best way to get from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple, including transfers.
Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Himachal Pradesh, India and Golden Temple, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Golden Temple via Zirakpur, Isbt-43, Chandigarh- ISBT 43, and Amritsar in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Golden Temple via Kalka, Ludhiana Jn, and Amritsar Jn in around 12h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- CTU
Bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–600
- Website
- CTU
- AC
- ₹60–440
- Ordinary
- ₹75–390
- Website
- PAL Travel Lines
Bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjab
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PAL Travel Lines
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–10,000
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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More Questions & Answers
Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Himachal Pradesh to Golden Temple.
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