There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Banikhet by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Pathankot Cantttrain
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Banikhettaxi
8h 48m₹3,943–6,139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chambabus
- Take the bus from Chamba to Dalhousiebus
15h 51m₹783–1,322Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus 139 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dalhousiebus 84
10h 8m₹1,406–2,503Drive 305.1 km
- Drive from Shimla to Banikhetcar 305.1 km
5h 56m₹3,350–4,839Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Banikhettaxi 305.1 km
5h 56m₹7,500–9,000Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane IXC - DHM
- Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Banikhettaxi
6h 28m₹8,896–18,776Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Pathankot Cantttrain
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Banikhettaxi
9h 57m₹1,987–4,326
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Banikhet is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,400 and takes 15h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Banikhet is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Banikhet. However, there are services departing from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi and arriving at Dalhousie via Chamba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
The distance between Shimla and Banikhet is 457 km. The road distance is 305.1 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Banikhet without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Shimla to Banikhet, including transfers.
Shimla to Banikhet bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Banikhet bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Chamba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Banikhet is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Shimla to Banikhet.
There are 151+ hotels available in Banikhet.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Banikhet, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Banikhet via Chandigarh and Dalhousie in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- 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
Train from Chandigarh to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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 Chandigarh to Dalhousie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,301
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- Ac Volvo
- ₹1,301
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
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chamba
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,100
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹600–850
Bus from Chamba to Dalhousie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–260
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹180–260
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–9,000
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
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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
Shankar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 81 46 73 73 73
- Website
- shankartaxiservice.com
Himalaya Cab
- Phone
- +91 90151-57476
- Website
- himalayacab.com
Dharamshala Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 59 02 70 00
- Website
- dharamshalataxi.com
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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