There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Patnitop by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
- Take the train from Kalka to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan
- Take the taxi from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Patnitop
10h 54m₹3,803–6,339Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalka
- Take the train from Kalka to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan
- Take the taxi from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Patnitop
15h 22m₹1,704–4,728Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh179
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Katra
- Take the taxi from Katra to Patnitop
12h 28m₹2,977–4,482Drive 456.3 km
- Drive from Shimla to Patnitop456.3 km
7h 3m₹4,823–6,967Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Patnitop456.3 km
7h 3m₹11,000–14,000Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)IXC - DHM
- Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Patnitop
8h 26m₹13,187–35,932Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankot10 / ...
- Take the train from Pathankot to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan
- Take the taxi from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Patnitop
16h 30m₹1,939–4,085
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Patnitop is to bus and train and taxi which costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,100 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Patnitop is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
The distance between Shimla and Patnitop is 582 km. The road distance is 456.3 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Patnitop without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Shimla to Patnitop, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Patnitop is 456 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Shimla to Patnitop.
There are 14+ hotels available in Patnitop.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Patnitop, India?
There is no direct connection from Shimla to Patnitop. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan, then take the taxi to Patnitop. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the bus to Katra, then take the taxi to Patnitop.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Pathankot to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–390
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–390
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,200
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹470–700
- ORdinary
- ₹650–750
- AC
- ₹700–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Katra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–14,000
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
Northway Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 97 30 50 50
- Website
- northwaytravels.com
Jammu Katra Taxi Service
Bawa.S.Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 19 18 32 11
- Website
- jammutaxi.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
Shankar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 81 46 73 73 73
- Website
- shankartaxiservice.com
Himalaya Cab
- Phone
- +91 90151-57476
- Website
- himalayacab.com
Dharamshala Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 59 02 70 00
- Website
- dharamshalataxi.com
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
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