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How to get fromShimla to Bhimtalby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Shimla to Bhimtal by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Haldwanitrain train
    11h 5m
    ₹3,147–6,332

  2. Bus, train via Haridwar

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Rampurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus bus
    18h 8m
    ₹954–3,458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Kathgodambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    14h 41m

  4. Drive  501.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Bhimtalcar car 501.9 km
    8h 29m
    ₹5,625–8,125

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Bhimtaltaxi taxi 501.9 km
    8h 29m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane IXC - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi taxi
    15h 6m
    ₹11,338–30,933

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Haldwanitrain train
    12h 28m
    ₹1,289–4,733

  8. Bus, train via Dehradun

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dehradun to Rampurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus bus
    15h 8m

  9. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane DED - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi taxi
    19h 27m

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,728Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla to Bhimtal via Chandigarh and Kathgodam in around 14h 41m.

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