There are 7 ways to get from Ratia to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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 Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
8h 3m₹3,447–6,219Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
12h 37m₹1,377–4,619Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Ratia to Narwanataxi
- Take the bus from Narwana to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 19m₹2,103–2,942Drive 284 km
- Drive from Ratia to Shimlacar 284 km
4h 23m₹3,186–4,602Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratia to Shimlataxi 284 km
4h 23m₹7,000–8,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 52m₹1,595–4,569Train, bus via Patiāla
- Take the train from Jakhal Jn to Patialatrain
- Take the bus from Patiala to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
11h 41m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratia to Shimla is to taxi and bus which costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ratia to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct train from Ratia to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Jakhal Jn and arriving at Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Ratia and Shimla is 361 km. The road distance is 284 km.
The best way to get from Ratia to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Ratia to Shimla, including transfers.
Ratia to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jakhal Jn station.
Ratia to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratia to Shimla is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Ratia to Shimla.
There are 671+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Ratia, Haryana, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Ratia to Simla via Jakhal Jn, Ambala Cant Jn, and Kalka in around 12h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Jakhal Jn to Patiala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Jakhal Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- 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)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Narwana to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–410
- Website
- https://rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in/
- Deluxe
- ₹210–260
- Express
- ₹160–210
- AC Sleeper
- ₹320–410
- 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
- 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 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–8,500
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
OG Cabs
- Phone
- +91 78 00 40 60 40
- Website
- ogcabs.com
Oyee Cab
- Phone
- +91 88 08 82 66 66
- Website
- oyeecabs.com
Trishna Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 94 86 45 77
- Website
- trishnatoursandtravels.com
OG Cabs
- Phone
- +91 78 00 40 60 40
- Website
- ogcabs.com
Oyee Cab
- Phone
- +91 88 08 82 66 66
- Website
- oyeecabs.com
Trishna Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 94 86 45 77
- Website
- trishnatoursandtravels.com
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