There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Ambala City by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain 12006 / ...
3h 8m₹2,457–4,582Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus 139 / ...
4h 15m₹501–2,381Drive 137.1 km
- Drive from Shimla to Ambala Citycar 137.1 km
2h 8m₹1,542–2,227Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Ambala Citytaxi 137.1 km
2h 8m₹3,500–4,200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain 14632 / ...
4h 22m₹599–2,983
Shimla to Ambala City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Ambala City is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Ambala City is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Ambala City. However, there are services departing from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi and arriving at Ambala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Shimla and Ambala City is 160 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Ambala City without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Shimla to Ambala City, including transfers.
Shimla to Ambala City bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Ambala City bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Ambala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Ambala City is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Shimla to Ambala City.
There are 34+ hotels available in Ambala City.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Ambala City, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹400–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,600
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–4,200
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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