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

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There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Bhimtal by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodamtrain
    11h 31m
    ₹3,073–6,189

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodamtrain12208
    12h 50m
    ₹1,025–3,827

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus179
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus KathgodambusFlixBus IN0320C / ...
    16h 30m
    ₹1,465–2,965

  4. Drive 502.1 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Bhimtalcar502.1 km
    8h 26m
    ₹5,323–7,689

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Bhimtaltaxi502.1 km
    8h 26m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)planeIXC - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi
    7h 47m
    ₹9,737–27,132

  7. Bus, train via Haridwar

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodamtrain14120 / ...
    16h 47m
    ₹1,162–3,450

  8. Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)planeDED - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi
    8h 20m
    ₹18,178–31,742

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,944Cheapest 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 Bhimtal via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT, and FlixBus Kathgodam in around 16h 30m.

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