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How to get fromShimla to Pithorāgarhby bus, train, taxi, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Pithorāgarh by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodamtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Kathgodam to Pithorāgarhtaxi
    15h 21m
    ₹3,365–6,777

  2. Bus, train, taxi via Haridwar

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Tanakpurtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Tanakpur to Pithorāgarhtaxi
    23h 32m
    ₹3,142–6,300

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Kathgodambus
    3. Take the taxi from FlixBus Kathgodam to Pithorāgarhtaxi
    19h 1m
    ₹3,885–5,865

  4. Drive 659 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Pithorāgarhcar659 km
    10h 58m
    ₹6,942–10,028

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarhtaxi
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Lal Kuantrain
    3. Take the taxi from Lal Kuan to Pithorāgarhtaxi
    15h 25m
    ₹6,238–9,083

  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 Pithorāgarhtaxi
    10h 28m
    ₹12,587–29,932

  7. 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 Pithorāgarhtaxi
    11h 1m
    ₹20,601–34,628

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Pithorāgarh, India?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Pithorāgarh. However, you can take the bus to Ambala, walk to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Kathgodam, then take the taxi to Pithorāgarh. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, walk to FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT, take the bus to FlixBus Kathgodam, then take the taxi to Pithorāgarh.

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