Ambala to Shimla
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ambala, Haryana to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 116 km
Approx Duration: 2.6 hrs
Route overview
Ambala to Shimla is about 116 km by road, roughly 2.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Ambala to Shimla
About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ambala. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Shimla
By bus: Ambala to Shimla
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ambala. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ambala → Shimla. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~116 km Takes about 2h 35m. Tentative fare ₹130–₹370.
- Arrive in Shimla
By train: Ambala to Shimla
The nearest railway stations are Ambala City for Ambala and Shimla for Shimla. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 8h 7m in total: Himalayan Queen (14095) 09:13 AM Shahbad Marknda to 11:10 AM Kalka, then Himalayan Queen (52455) 12:10 PM Kalka to 05:20 PM Shimla — change at Kalka (about 1h wait)
- With one change, 14h 38m in total: New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi (12005) 07:37 PM Shahbad Marknda to 09:20 PM Kalka, then Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451) 05:30 AM Kalka to 10:15 AM Shimla — change at Kalka (about 8h 10m wait)
- With one change, 15h 28m in total: New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi (12005) 07:37 PM Shahbad Marknda to 09:20 PM Kalka, then Kalka Shimla Express (52453) 06:00 AM Kalka to 11:05 AM Shimla — change at Kalka (about 8h 40m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 116 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,380 · Sedan ₹1,610 · SUV ₹2,120 · Innova / MUV ₹2,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹130 · AC Seater ₹210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹190 · AC Sleeper ₹270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹370
- Train: Sleeper ₹100 · Economy ₹150 · Third AC ₹190 · Second AC ₹260 · First AC ₹350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Ambala
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- Ambala to Kasauli
- Ambala to Kufri
- Ambala to Anandpur Sahib
- Ambala to Auli
- Ambala to Dehradun
- Ambala to Mussoorie
- Ambala to Haridwar
- Ambala to Rishikesh
- Ambala to Tirthan Valley
More routes to Shimla
- Solan to Shimla
- Bilaspur to Shimla
- Panchkula to Shimla
- Chandigarh to Shimla
- Mohali to Shimla
- Rupnagar to Shimla
- Mandi to Shimla
- Una to Shimla
- Kullu to Shimla
- Yamunanagar to Shimla
Routes from Shimla
- Shimla to Kasauli
- Shimla to Chandigarh
- Shimla to Tirthan Valley
- Shimla to Anandpur Sahib
- Shimla to Auli
- Shimla to Kullu
- Shimla to Kasol
- Shimla to Sangla
- Shimla to Mussoorie
- Shimla to Bir