There are 7 ways to get from Pathankot to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 15m₹3,214–6,208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 23 / ...
11h 3m₹609–2,044Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Pathankot to Chandigarhbus Pathankot - Chandigarh
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 41m₹1,447–2,815Drive 291.4 km
- Drive from Pathankot to Shimlacar 291.4 km
4h 44m₹3,269–4,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathankot to Shimlataxi 291.4 km
4h 44m₹7,000–9,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Pathankot 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 12m₹10,433–46,831Train, 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
9h 9m₹1,342–4,508
Pathankot to Shimla by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pathankot to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Pathankot to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pathankot to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Pathankot and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Pathankot and Shimla is 441 km. The road distance is 291.4 km.
The best way to get from Pathankot to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Pathankot to Shimla, including transfers.
Pathankot to Shimla bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Pathankot station.
Pathankot to Shimla bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathankot to Shimla is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Pathankot to Shimla.
There are 676+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Pathankot, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pathankot to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Pathankot and Chandigarh in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–37,000
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Pathankot to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- 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
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,200
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- AC Himdhara
- ₹750–1,100
- AC
- ₹700–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,000
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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