There are 9 ways to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IXJ - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 55m₹6,666–17,562Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kalkatrain 14504
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
15h 28m₹385–3,028Train, bus via Ludhiāna
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
10h 30m₹702–3,950Bus
- Take the bus from Narwal Bus stand to Ludhianabus
- Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43bus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
12h 21m₹996–3,390Drive 387.9 km
- Drive from Jammu Tawi to Shimlacar 387.9 km
5h 59m₹4,363–6,302Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jammu Tawi to Shimlataxi 387.9 km
5h 59m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Dehradun Airport, bus
- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXJ - DED
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
8h 59mTrain, taxi
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
10h 41m₹2,576–5,663Train, bus
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain 22462 / ...
- Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
14h 40m₹693–2,295
Jammu Tawi to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 15h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jammu Tawi to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Narwal Bus stand and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Ludhiana, Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Jammu Tawi to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Jammu Tawi and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
The distance between Jammu Tawi and Shimla is 421 km. The road distance is 387.9 km.
The best way to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla without a car is to train and bus via Ludhiāna which takes 10h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla, including transfers.
Jammu Tawi to Shimla bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Narwal Bus stand station.
Jammu Tawi to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jammu Tawi station.
The best way to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 15h 28m.
What companies run services between Jammu Tawi, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Jammu Tawi to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Narwal Bus stand, Ludhiana, Chandigarh ISBT-43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jammu Tawi to Simla via Kalka in around 15h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Srinagar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Chandigarh International Airport, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Leh, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jammu Tawi to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Jammu Tawi to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Jammu Tawi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
- 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
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 Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,200
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹550–800
- AC Himdhara
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Narwal Bus stand to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,600
- Schedules at
- gajrajbus.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹550–1,600
- AC Deluxe
- ₹900–1,000
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- ctuonline.chd.gov.in
Bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹35–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹35–50
- Ordinary
- ₹40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–12,000
Jagat Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 86 27 06 58,
- Website
- jagattravels.com
Jammu Katra Taxi Service
Northway Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 97 30 50 50
- Website
- northwaytravels.com
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
Jammu Tawi to Shimla bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Ludhiana station.
Jammu Tawi to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jammu Tawi to Shimla is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Jammu Tawi to Shimla.
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