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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shimla to Bhimtal

Composite routes from Shimla to Bhimtal

Cheapest
8 h 32 min
Car
520 km.
from $28
Other
11 h 32 min
300 km.
from $81.74
12 h 49 min
Bus, Train
300 km.
from $22.79
13 h 40 min
300 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
300 km.
from $96.90
16 h 39 min
Bus, Train
300 km.
from $22.45
8 h 45 min
Taxi, Plane
300 km.
from $201.36

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Chandigarh International Airport to Pantnagar
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.23–$584.40
Plane from Jolly Grant Airport to Pantnagar
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.63–$190.56

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
care@irctc.co.in
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.65–$10.67
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodam
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$3.18–$59.71
Train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodam
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.67–$44.47

Bus operators

Laxmi Holidays

Phone:
+918377971006
Email:
info@laxmiholidays.com
Website:
laxmiholidays.com/
Bus from Ambala to Kashmiri
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.35–$24.14

HRTC

Phone:
9418000529
Email:
hrtchq@gmail.com
Website:
online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.05–$4.32
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambāla
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.43–$16.64
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwar
Ave. Duration:
8h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.35–$16.77

Northern Travels

Phone:
+91 8894755055
Email:
northerntravels55@gmail.com
Website:
northernbuses.com/
Bus from Shimla to Ambala
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.07–$17.79

FlixBus India

Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Bhimtal is to bus and train via Haridwar which costs $13.04 - $59.78 and takes 16h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Bhimtal is to drive which takes 8h 28m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How far is it from Shimla to Bhimtal?

The distance between Shimla and Bhimtal is 567 km. The road distance is 512 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimla to Bhimtal without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $33.70 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Shimla to Bhimtal, including transfers.

Train or bus from Shimla to Bhimtal?

The best way to get from Shimla to Bhimtal is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $33.70 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 40m.

Can I drive from Shimla to Bhimtal?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Bhimtal is 512 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Shimla to Bhimtal.

Where can I stay near Bhimtal?

There are 923+ hotels available in Bhimtal. Prices start at $13.88 per night.
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