There are 5 ways to get from Pathankot to Shimla by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi23 / ...
8h 43m₹1,116–1,964Train, taxi
- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Kalka14504
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla
9h 12m₹3,094–5,208Drive 291.5 km
- Drive from Pathankot to Shimla291.5 km
4h 44m₹3,099–4,476Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathankot to Shimla291.5 km
4h 44m₹7,000–9,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Pathankot 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 51m₹7,233–29,541
Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pathankot to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Pathankot to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
The distance between Pathankot and Shimla is 303 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.
The best way to get from Pathankot to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Pathankot to Shimla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathankot to Shimla is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Pathankot to Shimla.
There are 685+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Pathankot, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹470–1,200 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
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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
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,200
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹470–700
- ORdinary
- ₹650–750
- AC
- ₹700–1,200
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 29m
- 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
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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