There are 5 ways to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Kalka14504
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla
8h 58m₹2,418–4,354Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
12h 22m₹500–1,100Drive 284.2 km
- Drive from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla284.2 km
4h 34m₹2,988–4,315Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla284.2 km
4h 34m₹7,000–8,500Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Kangra Airport (DHM)
- Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)DHM - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
5h 50m₹7,104–28,390
Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pathankot and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Pathankot Cantt and Shimla is 385 km. The road distance is 284.2 km.
The best way to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla, including transfers.
Pathankot Cantt to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Pathankot station.
Pathankot Cantt to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathankot Cantt to Shimla is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Pathankot Cantt to Shimla.
There are 688+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Pathankot Cantt, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,100 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,100
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–360
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹250–360
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–8,500
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
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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