There are 7 ways to get from Jākhal to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
7h 26m₹2,500–5,098Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
12h 1m₹430–3,498Bus
- Take the bus from Narwana to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 11m₹630–1,986Drive 250.3 km
- Drive from Jākhal to Shimlacar 250.3 km
3h 50m₹2,816–4,067Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jākhal to Shimlataxi 250.3 km
3h 50m₹6,000–7,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Jakhal 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₹648–3,448Train, bus via Patiāla
- Take the train from Jakhal Jn to Patialatrain
- Take the bus from Patiala to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
11h 4m
Jākhal to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jākhal to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Jākhal to Shimla is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jākhal to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Narwana and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Jākhal to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Jakhal Jn and arriving at Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Jākhal and Shimla is 325 km. The road distance is 250.3 km.
The best way to get from Jākhal 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 Jākhal to Shimla, including transfers.
Jākhal to Shimla bus services, operated by RSRTC, depart from Narwana station.
Jākhal to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jakhal Jn station.
The best way to get from Jākhal to Shimla is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Jākhal, Haryana, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a train from Jakhal Jn to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Narwana Jn, Narwana, and Chandigarh in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jakhal Jn to Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka in around 12h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Jakhal Jn to Patiala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Narwana to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–410
- Website
- https://rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in/
- Deluxe
- ₹210–260
- Express
- ₹160–210
- AC Sleeper
- ₹320–410
- 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
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- ctuonline.chd.gov.in
Bus from Patiala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹29–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹29–40
- Ordinary
- ₹30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–7,500
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
Jākhal to Shimla bus services, operated by RSRTC, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Jākhal to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jākhal to Shimla is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Jākhal to Shimla.
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