There are 7 ways to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IXJ - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 5m₹7,166–15,562Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankottrain 18310 / ...
- Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 23 / ...
12h 44m₹643–2,295Train, 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 32m₹698–3,915Bus
- 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₹4,319–6,238Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jammu Tawi to Shimlataxi 387.9 km
5h 59m₹9,500–12,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kalkatrain 14504
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
10h 42m₹2,455–4,628
Jammu Tawi to Shimla by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Jammu Tawi to Shimla is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
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.
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 32m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Ludhiana 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.
There are 608+ hotels available in Shimla.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–18,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jammu Tawi to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- 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
- hrtchp.com
- 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
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,200
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- AC Himdhara
- ₹750–1,100
- AC
- ₹700–1,200
- 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
- CTU
Bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹35–600
- Website
- CTU
- 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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