There are 4 ways to get from Patiala to Shimla by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 1m₹1,406–1,950Drive 171.4 km
- Drive from Patiala to Shimlacar 171.4 km
2h 45m₹1,928–2,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Patiala to Shimlataxi 171.4 km
2h 45m₹4,300–5,500Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Patiala to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
7h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patiala to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Patiala to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Patiala to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Ambala and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Patiala and Shimla is 189 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Patiala to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Patiala to Shimla, including transfers.
Patiala to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Ambala station.
Patiala to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patiala to Shimla is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Patiala to Shimla.
There are 657+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Patiala, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹390–750 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Ambala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–750
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹390–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- ctuonline.chd.gov.in
Bus from Patiala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹29–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹29–40
- Ordinary
- ₹30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
1313 Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 83 44 01 13 13
- Website
- 1313taxi.com
Baba Cab
- Phone
- +91 89 28 29 66 64
- Website
- babatoursandtravel.co.in
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