What is the cheapest way to get from Banbasa to Shimla?

The cheapest way to get from Banbasa to Shimla is to train and bus via Haridwar which costs ₹700 - ₹3,400 and takes 20h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbasa to Shimla?

The fastest way to get from Banbasa to Shimla is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹21,000.

How far is it from Banbasa to Shimla?

The distance between Banbasa and Shimla is 527 km. The road distance is 537.3 km.

How do I travel from Banbasa to Shimla without a car?

The best way to get from Banbasa to Shimla without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 23m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,900.

How long does it take to get from Banbasa to Shimla?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Banbasa to Shimla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Banbasa to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbasa to Shimla is 537 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Banbasa to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 657+ hotels available in Shimla.

Banbasa to Shimla - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Banbasa to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane PGH - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 19m
₹9,953–20,911
Train, bus via Haridwar
cheapest
1. Take the train from Banbasa to Haridwar Jntrain 15020
2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1229 / ...
20h 1m
₹731–3,401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Banbasa to Bareillytrain
2. Take the train from Bareilly to Ambala Cant Jntrain
3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain
4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
15h 23m
₹766–4,888
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Banbasa to FlixBus Haldwani - Honda Showroomtaxi
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Haldwani - Honda Showroom to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus
3. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
15h 32m
₹2,868–6,139
Drive 537.3 km
1. Drive from Banbasa to Shimlacar 537.3 km
8h 46m
₹5,956–8,603
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Banbasa to Shimlataxi 537.3 km
8h 46m
₹13,000–16,000

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

42Weekly Planes

5h 41mAverage Duration

₹8,463Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banbasa to Shimla.

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Distance: 527.3 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Banbasa to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banbasa to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Bareilly, Ambala Cant Jn, Chandigarh, Railway Station, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 15h 23m.

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