There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Barnāla by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambala139 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Barnala04547 / ...
7h 21m₹465–2,577Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Rajpura Jn
- Take the train from Rajpura Jn to Barnala04547 / ...
4h 8m₹3,674–5,376Drive 256.9 km
- Drive from Shimla to Barnāla256.9 km
3h 50m₹2,731–3,944Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Barnāla256.9 km
3h 50m₹6,000–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Barnāla is to bus and train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Barnāla is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
The distance between Shimla and Barnāla is 293 km. The road distance is 256.9 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Barnāla without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Shimla to Barnāla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Barnāla is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Shimla to Barnāla.
There are four+ hotels available in Barnāla.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Barnāla, India?
There is no direct connection from Shimla to Barnāla. However, you can take the bus to Ambala, walk to Ambala Cant Jn, then take the train to Barnala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Rajpura Jn then take the train to Barnala.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Barnala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Rajpura Jn to Barnala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- 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 Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,400
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹310–440
- Ordinary
- ₹550–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–8,000
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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