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How to get fromBhimtal to Shimlaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bhimtal to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    12h 20m
    ₹3,048–6,254

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand to FlixBus Rampurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rampur to Haridwar Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus
    19h 16m
    ₹913–3,407

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haldwani to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    14h 7m

  4. Drive  504.2 km

    1. Drive from Bhimtal to Shimlacar car 504.2 km
    8h 35m
    ₹5,645–8,154

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bhimtal to Shimlataxi taxi 504.2 km
    8h 35m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Bhimtal to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane PGH - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    10h 13m
    ₹11,326–30,342

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    13h 17m
    ₹1,196–4,604

  8. Bus, train via Dehradun

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand to FlixBus Rampurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rampur to Dehraduntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dehradun to Shimlabus bus
    18h

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,717Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bhimtal to Shimla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 566.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bhimtal to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Haldwani and Chandigarh in around 14h 7m.

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