There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Amritsar by bus, taxi, train, 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 Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus 139 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsarbus Ac
7h 20m₹326–1,503Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Jalandhar Citytrain
- Take the train from Jalandhar City to Amritsar Jntrain
7h 28m₹2,633–5,939Drive 298 km
- Drive from Shimla to Amritsarcar 298 km
4h 49m₹3,220–4,650Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Amritsartaxi 298 km
4h 49m₹7,000–9,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)taxi
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane IXC - ATQ
5h 25m₹8,477–16,528Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus 139 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Jalandhar Citytrain
- Take the train from Jalandhar City to Amritsar Jntrain
9h 4m₹707–4,833
Shimla to Amritsar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Amritsar is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Amritsar is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Amritsar. However, there are services departing from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi and arriving at Amritsar via Sector 18 Market and Chandigarh- ISBT 43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Shimla and Amritsar is 339 km. The road distance is 298 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Amritsar without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Shimla to Amritsar, including transfers.
Shimla to Amritsar bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Amritsar bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Amritsar is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Shimla to Amritsar.
There are 491+ hotels available in Amritsar.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Amritsar, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Amritsar via Chandigarh, Sector 18 Market, Isbt-43, and Chandigarh- ISBT 43 in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Jammu, Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- 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 Ludhiana Jn to Jalandhar City
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Jalandhar City to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–360
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹250–360
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,600
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹310–440
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- ctu-chd@nic.in
- Website
- chdctu.gov.in
Bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–600
- Website
- https://chdctu.gov.in
- AC
- ₹60–90
- Ordinary
- ₹75–110
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,000
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
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