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How to get fromShimla to Bhimtalby taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane or night bus

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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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  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 Kathgodamtrain train
    11h 32m
    ₹3,073–6,189

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodamtrain train 14120 / ...
    16h 48m
    ₹1,160–3,563

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus bus
    15h 48m
    ₹1,287–4,326

  4. Drive 502.1 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Bhimtalcar car 502.1 km
    8h 29m
    ₹5,443–7,862

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Bhimtaltaxi taxi 502.1 km
    8h 29m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Bus, 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
    7h 51m
    ₹9,246–18,676

  7. Bus, night bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the night bus from Zirakpur to Ambalanightbus night bus
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodamtrain train
    12h 45m
    ₹1,633–4,226

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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