There are 8 ways to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
8h 1m₹2,539–5,389Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
12h 22m₹550–1,200Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus FlixBus IN0121A
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 10m₹761–2,286Drive 284.1 km
- Drive from Pathankot Cantt to Shimlacar 284.1 km
4h 34m₹3,205–4,629Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Shimlataxi 284.1 km
4h 34m₹7,000–8,500Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi
- Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DHM - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 8m₹10,280–46,651Train, bus
- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 55m₹665–3,676Train to Jammu Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Jammu Tawitrain
- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IXJ - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
7h 30m₹6,803–18,665
Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pathankot and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Pathankot Cantt and Shimla is 431 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.
The best way to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla, including transfers.
Pathankot Cantt to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul station.
Pathankot Cantt to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathankot Cantt to Shimla is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla.
There are 668+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Pathankot Cantt, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul, FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–34,000
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Pathankot Cantt to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Pathankot Cantt to Jammu Tawi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- [email protected]
- Website
- kingbus.co.in
Bus from FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–600
- Website
- https://www.kingbus.co.in/
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹470–600
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–8,500
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
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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