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How to get fromNainital to Shimlaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nainital to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    12h 46m
    ₹3,243–6,483

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1345 / ...
    18h 47m
    ₹912–2,495

  3. Bus via Rohini

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    16h 26m
    ₹1,148–5,107

  4. Drive  482 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Shimlacar car 482 km
    8h 25m
    ₹5,367–7,752

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Shimlataxi taxi 482 km
    8h 25m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane PGH - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    10h 40m
    ₹11,520–30,571

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    13h 44m
    ₹1,391–4,833

Nainital to Shimla by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Nainital, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Nainital to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Delhi and Chandigarh in around 16h 26m.

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