The train between Amritsar and Shimla takes 13h 5m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Amritsar to Shimla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Amritsar and Shimla. The earliest departure is at 9:35 PM at night, and the last departure from Amritsar is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Shimla at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ludhiana Jn and take an average of 13h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Amritsar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Amritsar station and arriving at Shimla station via Ludhiana Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
Amritsar to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Amritsar Jn station.
Amritsar to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.
The distance between Amritsar and Shimla is 225 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Amritsar Jn to Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka in around 13h 30m.
