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How to get fromShimla to Rānikhetby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Rānikhet by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Haldwanitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Haldwani to Rānikhettaxi taxi
    12h 18m
    ₹3,797–7,232

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    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 Haldwanitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Haldwani to Rānikhettaxi taxi
    13h 41m
    ₹1,939–5,633

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Kathgodambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kathgodam to Rānikhettaxi taxi
    14h 44m
    ₹2,304–4,313

  4. Drive  509.1 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Rānikhetcar car 509.1 km
    9h 23m
    ₹5,686–8,213

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Rānikhettaxi taxi 509.1 km
    9h 23m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane IXC - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Rānikhettaxi taxi
    11h 4m
    ₹12,088–31,833

  7. Bus, taxi via Dehradun

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Almorabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Almora to Rānikhettaxi taxi
    18h 15m
    ₹1,984–3,747

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Rānikhet. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Haldwani, then take the taxi to Rānikhet. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the bus to Kathgodam, then take the taxi to Rānikhet.

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