There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Amritsar by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jntrain 12925 / ...
7h 12m₹2,533–5,139Bus via Chandīgarh
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsarbus Ac
7h 45m₹351–1,526Drive 298 km
- Drive from Shimla to Amritsarcar 298 km
4h 49m₹3,225–4,658Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Amritsartaxi 298 km
4h 49m₹7,000–9,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane IXC - ATQ
8h 54m₹5,796–14,476Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jntrain 12925 / ...
8h 7m₹477–2,526Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus FlixBus IN0212A / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gatebus FlixBus IN0120C
8h 25m₹631–1,635Train
- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jntrain
11h 45m₹434–3,428
Shimla to Amritsar by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Amritsar is to bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹350 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 45m.
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 Zirakpur and Chandigarh- ISBT 43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Amritsar. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Amritsar Jn via Kalka and Ludhiana Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Shimla and Amritsar is 356 km. The road distance is 298 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Amritsar without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Shimla to Amritsar, including transfers.
Shimla to Amritsar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking station.
Shimla to Amritsar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Amritsar is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Amritsar, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Amritsar via Zirakpur, Isbt-43, and Chandigarh- ISBT 43 in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Amritsar Jn via Kalka and Ludhiana Jn in around 11h 45m.
- 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 Chandigarh to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- 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 Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- 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
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 Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–380
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–380
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Amritsar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 station.
Shimla to Amritsar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Amritsar is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Shimla to Amritsar.
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