What is the cheapest way to get from Shimla to Banikhet?

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Banikhet is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,800 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimla to Banikhet?

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Banikhet is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Banikhet?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Banikhet. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Dalhousie via Zirakpur, FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 and Pathankot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Shimla to Banikhet?

The distance between Shimla and Banikhet is 457 km. The road distance is 305.2 km.

How do I travel from Shimla to Banikhet without a car?

The best way to get from Shimla to Banikhet without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,500.

How long does it take to get from Shimla to Banikhet?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Shimla to Banikhet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Banikhet bus from?

Shimla to Banikhet bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.

Where does the Shimla to Banikhet bus arrive?

Shimla to Banikhet bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.

Can I drive from Shimla to Banikhet?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Banikhet is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Shimla to Banikhet.

Where can I stay near Banikhet?

There are 139+ hotels available in Banikhet.

Shimla to Banikhet - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Banikhet by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
2. Take the train from Kalka to Pathankot Cantttrain
3. Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Banikhettaxi
8h 38m
₹3,937–6,132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chambabus
2. Take the bus from Chamba to Dalhousiebus
15h 50m
₹925–1,791
Bus via Chandīgarh
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pulbus
3. Take the bus from Pathankot to Dalhousiebus 84
10h 36m
₹1,783–3,883
Drive 305.2 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Banikhetcar 305.2 km
5h 56m
₹3,421–4,941
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Banikhettaxi 305.2 km
5h 56m
₹7,500–9,000
Bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane IXC - DHM
3. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Banikhettaxi
6h 33m
₹7,388–28,133

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

₹4,241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.2 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Banikhet, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Banikhet via Zirakpur, Isbt-43, FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul, Pathankot, and Dalhousie in around 10h 36m.

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