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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Barnāla by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Barnalatrain train
    6h 1m
    ₹2,507–4,932

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Barnalatrain train 14507 / ...
    7h 8m
    ₹551–2,735

  3. Drive  256.6 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Barnālacar car 256.6 km
    3h 50m
    ₹2,487–3,592

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Barnālataxi taxi 256.6 km
    3h 50m
    ₹6,000–8,000

  5. Bus, train via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Barnalatrain train
    7h 24m
    ₹649–3,333

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Ludhianabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Barnalabus bus
    7h 58m

Shimla to Barnāla by bus and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Barnāla, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla to Barnala via Chandigarh and Ludhiana in around 7h 58m.

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