There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Amritsar by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jntrain 12925 / ...
7h 11m₹2,527–5,132Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jntrain
11h 45m₹434–3,428Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsarbus Ac
7h 45m₹443–1,783Drive 298 km
- Drive from Shimla to Amritsarcar 298 km
4h 49m₹3,343–4,828Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Amritsartaxi 298 km
4h 49m₹8,000–10,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane IXC - ATQ
9h 9m₹6,888–11,233Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jntrain 12925 / ...
8h 7m₹569–2,783Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjabbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Chandigarh, Punjab
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gatebus FlixBus IN0120C
8h 37m
Shimla to Amritsar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Amritsar is to bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹440 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Amritsar is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Amritsar. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Amritsar via Zirakpur and Chandigarh- ISBT 43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Amritsar. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Amritsar Jn via Kalka and Ludhiana Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Shimla and Amritsar is 355 km. The road distance is 298 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Amritsar without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Shimla to Amritsar, including transfers.
Shimla to Amritsar bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Amritsar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Amritsar is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Amritsar, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Amritsar via Zirakpur, Isbt-43, and Chandigarh- ISBT 43 in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Amritsar Jn via Kalka and Ludhiana Jn in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- 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
Train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
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
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
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
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- ctuonline.chd.gov.in
Bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹60–440
- Ordinary
- ₹75–390
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–10,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Amritsar bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Shimla to Amritsar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Amritsar is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Shimla to Amritsar.
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