There are 4 ways to get from Barnāla to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Barnala to Rajpura Jn04548 / ...
- Take the taxi from Rajpura Jn to Shimla
4h 35m₹3,646–5,320Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Barnala to Ambala Cant Jn04548 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi1223 / ...
9h 23m₹467–2,498Drive 238.1 km
- Drive from Barnāla to Shimla238.1 km
4h 19m₹2,526–3,648Taxi
- Take the taxi from Barnāla to Shimla238.1 km
4h 19m₹6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnāla to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹460 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Barnāla to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
The distance between Barnāla and Shimla is 245 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.
The best way to get from Barnāla to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Barnāla to Shimla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnāla to Shimla is 238 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Barnāla to Shimla.
There are 685+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Barnāla, India and Shimla, India?
There is no direct connection from Barnāla to Shimla. However, you can take the train to Rajpura Jn then take the taxi to Shimla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi via Ambala Cant Jn and Ambala in around 9h 23m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Barnala to Rajpura Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Barnala to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,300
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹310–440
- Seater
- ₹500–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,500
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Sukh Travel
- Phone
- +91 90 56 67 12 21
- Website
- sukh-travel.business.site
Baba Cab
- Phone
- +91 86 99 88 99 55
- Website
- babacab.in
1313 Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 83 44 01 13 13
- Website
- 1313taxi.com
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