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

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There are 9 ways to get from Shimla to Rānikhet by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarhtaxi
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ramnagartrain
    3. Take the taxi from Ramnagar to Rānikhettaxi
    11h 11m
    ₹4,428–6,983

  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 Kathgodamtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Kathgodam to Rānikhettaxi
    17h 59m
    ₹1,802–4,400

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Ambalabus
    2. Take the bus from Ambala to Kashmiri Gatebus
    3. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Nainital Bus Standbus
    4. Take the taxi from Nainital Bus Stand to Rānikhettaxi
    16h 40m
    ₹3,023–5,765

  4. Drive 511.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Rānikhetcar511.9 km
    9h 20m
    ₹5,381–7,772

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Rānikhettaxi511.9 km
    9h 20m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Bus, fly to Pantnagar Airport, 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 Rānikhettaxi
    9h 8m
    ₹10,887–27,932

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus179
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ramnagartrain
    3. Take the taxi from Ramnagar to Rānikhettaxi
    12h 32m
    ₹1,939–4,632

  8. Bus, train, taxi via Shimla ISBT Tutikandi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ramnagartrain
    3. Take the taxi from Ramnagar to Rānikhettaxi
    14h 15m
    ₹1,921–4,606

  9. Bus, fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Dehradun Airport (DED)planeIXC - DED
    3. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Rānikhettaxi
    11h 37m
    ₹14,287–19,932

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Rānikhet. However, you can take the taxi to Chandigarh, take the train to Ramnagar, then take the taxi to Rānikhet. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ambala, walk to Ambala, take the bus to Kashmiri Gate, walk to ISBT Kashmiri Gate, take the bus to Nainital Bus Stand, then take the taxi to Rānikhet.

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