There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Bhimtal by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or night bus
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodamtrain
11h 32m₹3,073–6,189Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus 139 / ...
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodamtrain 14120 / ...
16h 48m₹1,160–3,563Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus
15h 48m₹1,287–4,326Drive 502.1 km
- Drive from Shimla to Bhimtalcar 502.1 km
8h 29m₹5,443–7,862Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Bhimtaltaxi 502.1 km
8h 29m₹12,000–15,000Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane IXC - PGH
- Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi
7h 51m₹9,246–18,676Bus, night bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the night bus from Zirakpur to Ambalanightbus
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodamtrain
12h 45m₹1,633–4,226
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Bhimtal is to bus and train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 16h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Bhimtal is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Bhimtal. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk and FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
The distance between Shimla and Bhimtal is 566 km. The road distance is 502.1 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Bhimtal without a car is to taxi and train which takes 11h 32m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Shimla to Bhimtal, including transfers.
Shimla to Bhimtal bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Bhimtal bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Bhimtal is 502 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Shimla to Bhimtal.
There are 994+ hotels available in Bhimtal.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Bhimtal, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, and FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT in around 15h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Lucknow, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- 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 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 Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹490–700
- Ordinary
- ₹600–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,900
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹500–1,900
Night bus from Zirakpur to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–15,000
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
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
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