There are 8 ways to get from Golden Temple to Shimla by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Chandīgarh
best- Take the bus from Amritsar to Chandigarh- ISBT 43bus Ac
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
7h 33m₹329–1,499Train, taxi
- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12412 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
7h 43m₹2,508–5,105Drive 297 km
- Drive from Golden Temple to Shimlacar 297 km
4h 51m₹3,224–4,657Taxi
- Take the taxi from Golden Temple to Shimlataxi 297 km
4h 51m₹7,000–9,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane ATQ - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
10h₹5,760–12,910Train, bus
- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12412 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 11m₹456–2,415Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gate to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus FlixBus IN0120C
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parkingbus FlixBus IN0212A / ...
9h 13m₹637–1,602Train
- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
14h 1m₹436–3,495
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golden Temple to Shimla is to bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹320 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Golden Temple to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Golden Temple to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Amritsar and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Golden Temple to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Amritsar Jn and arriving at Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Golden Temple and Shimla is 344 km. The road distance is 297 km.
The best way to get from Golden Temple to Shimla without a car is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Golden Temple to Shimla, including transfers.
Golden Temple to Shimla bus services, operated by CTU, depart from Amritsar station.
Golden Temple to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Amritsar Jn station.
The best way to get from Golden Temple to Shimla is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 1m.
What companies run services between Golden Temple, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Golden Temple to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Amritsar, Chandigarh- ISBT 43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Temple to Simla via Amritsar Jn, Ludhiana Jn, and Kalka in around 14h 1m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Amritsar Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Amritsar Jn to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- ctu-chd@nic.in
- Website
- chdctu.gov.in
Bus from Amritsar to Chandigarh- ISBT 43
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–600
- Website
- https://chdctu.gov.in
- AC
- ₹60–90
- Ordinary
- ₹75–110
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–360
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹250–360
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gate to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,000
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 88 83 76 36
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 90 41 41 21 41
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 55 85 49 99
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
R K Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 79 91 61 61
- Website
- taxiamritsar.in
Nishan Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 94 64 55 58 74
- Website
- taxiservicesinamritsar.in
Jwala Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 98 76 70 15 51
- Website
- amritsartaxi.in
GRD Travels
- Phone
- +91-7888606133
- Website
- grdtravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Golden Temple to Shimla bus services, operated by CTU, arrive at Chandigarh- ISBT 43 station.
Golden Temple to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ludhiana Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golden Temple to Shimla is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Golden Temple to Shimla.
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