What is the cheapest way to get from Shimla to Jammu?

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Jammu is to bus via Mandi which costs ₹750 - ₹1,900 and takes 18h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimla to Jammu?

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Jammu is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Jammu?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Jammu. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Jammu via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Shimla to Jammu?

The distance between Shimla and Jammu is 484 km. The road distance is 391.9 km.

How do I travel from Shimla to Jammu without a car?

The best way to get from Shimla to Jammu without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,700.

How long does it take to get from Shimla to Jammu?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Shimla to Jammu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Jammu bus from?

Shimla to Jammu bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.

Where does the Shimla to Jammu bus arrive?

Shimla to Jammu bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Chandigarh station.

Can I drive from Shimla to Jammu?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Jammu is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Shimla to Jammu.

Where can I stay near Jammu?

There are 63+ hotels available in Jammu.

Shimla to Jammu - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Jammu by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
2. Take the train from Kalka to Jammu Tawi14503
9h 2m
₹2,483–4,639
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh179
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to JammuChandigarh - Jammu
9h 40m
₹757–1,782
Drive 391.9 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Jammu391.9 km
5h 57m
₹4,151–5,996
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Jammu391.9 km
5h 57m
₹9,500–12,000
Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly to Jammu Airport
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)
2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)DED - IXJ
8h 6m
₹15,778–23,242
Bus via Mandi
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Mandi500
2. Take the bus from Mandi to Jammu785
18h 41m
₹772–1,891
Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Jammu Airport
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhi
3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)DEL - IXJ
8h 6m
₹8,018–13,989
Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Srinagar International Airport, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)IXC - SXR
3. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
4. Take the taxi from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Jammu
9h 44m
₹6,187–20,532

Dehradun Airport (DED) to Jammu Airport (IXJ) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 47mAverage Duration

₹9,372Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.2 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Jammu via Chandigarh in around 9h 40m.

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