There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Golden Temple by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jntrain 12925 / ...
7h 43m₹2,533–5,139Bus via Chandīgarh
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsarbus Ac
8h 10m₹351–1,526Drive 297.8 km
- Drive from Shimla to Golden Templecar 297.8 km
4h 49m₹3,223–4,655Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Golden Templetaxi 297.8 km
4h 49m₹7,000–9,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane IXC - ATQ
9h 1m₹5,796–14,476Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jntrain 12925 / ...
8h 38m₹477–2,526Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus FlixBus IN0212A / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gatebus FlixBus IN0120C
8h 48m₹631–1,635Train
- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jntrain
12h 17m₹434–3,428
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Golden Temple is to bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹350 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Golden Temple is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Golden Temple. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Amritsar via Zirakpur and Chandigarh- ISBT 43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Golden Temple. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Amritsar Jn via Kalka and Ludhiana Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Shimla and Golden Temple is 358 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Golden Temple without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Shimla to Golden Temple, including transfers.
Shimla to Golden Temple bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Golden Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Golden Temple is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Golden Temple, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Golden Temple via Zirakpur, Isbt-43, Chandigarh- ISBT 43, and Amritsar in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Golden Temple via Kalka, Ludhiana Jn, and Amritsar Jn in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Jammu, Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- 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)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- ctu-chd@nic.in
- Website
- chdctu.gov.in
Bus from Chandigarh- ISBT 43 to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–600
- Website
- https://chdctu.gov.in
- AC
- ₹60–90
- Ordinary
- ₹75–110
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Golden Temple bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Shimla to Golden Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Golden Temple is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Shimla to Golden Temple.
There are 491+ hotels available in Golden Temple.