There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Banikhet by taxi, train, bus, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
- Take the train from Kalka to Pathankot Cantt
- Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to Banikhet
8h 44m₹3,943–6,239Bus, taxi via Nurpur
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Nurpur10
- Take the taxi from Nurpur to Banikhet
9h 31m₹1,649–2,685Drive 306.6 km
- Drive from Shimla to Banikhet306.6 km
5h 58m₹3,206–4,631Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Banikhet306.6 km
5h 58m₹7,500–9,500Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)IXC - DHM
- Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Banikhet
6h 26m₹7,687–29,332Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chamba
- Take the taxi from Chamba to Banikhet
15h 6m₹2,303–3,162
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Banikhet is to bus and taxi via Nurpur which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Banikhet is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
The distance between Shimla and Banikhet is 460 km. The road distance is 306.6 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Banikhet without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Shimla to Banikhet, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Banikhet is 307 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Shimla to Banikhet.
There are 168+ hotels available in Banikhet.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Banikhet, India?
There is no direct connection from Shimla to Banikhet. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to Pathankot Cantt, then take the taxi to Banikhet. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nurpur then take the taxi to Banikhet.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–24,000
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Nurpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹440–650
- ORdinary
- ₹650–750
- AC
- ₹700–1,200
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–390
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–390
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–9,500
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
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
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