Shimla to Jammu

The easiest way to travel from Shimla to Jammu is in a bus. The total journey can be comfortably undertaken in one direct ride that takes around 12 to 13 hours. There is only one bus that commutes between the two places. The ticket prices vary depending on the schedule and the kind of seat that you choose.
Bus Name: Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) - 271
Departure Station: Govt Bus Stand
Arrival Station: Jammu
Frequency of Buses: All Days
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 661
Approx. Time Taken: 12 hours and 50 minutes

There is no direct train available from Shimla to Jammu since there is no railway station in Shimla. To travel in a train, you will first have to take a bus to Jalandhar, which is the nearest railway station. Again, there is only one bus that runs between Shimla and Jalandhar. The distance of 217 kms can be covered in around 7 to 8 hours.
Bus Name: Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) - 142
Departure Station: Govt Bus Stand
Arrival Station: Jalandhar
Frequency of Buses: All Days
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 373
Approx. Time Taken: 7 hours and 20 minutes

Once you deboard at Jalandhar, then you can take a train to Jammu from here. There are a total of 6 trains that run on the route on a regular basis. The distance can be covered in around 6 to 8 hours. Have a look at the details.
Train 1: Adi Jat Exp
Boarding Station: Jalandhar City
Deboarding Station: Jammu Tawi
Frequency of Train: All Days
Approx. Ticket Fares: INR 170
Approximate Train Duration: 6 hours 40 minutes
Train 2: JU Jat Exp
Boarding Station: Jalandhar City
Deboarding Station: Jammu Tawi
Frequency of Train: All Days
Approx. Ticket Fares: INR 200
Approximate Train Duration: 6 hours 55 minutes
Train 3: Durg Jat Jat Exp
Boarding Station: Jalandhar City
Deboarding Station: Jammu Tawi
Frequency of Train: Thu Only
Approx. Ticket Fares: INR 200
Approximate Train Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Train 4: Tata Jat Exp
Boarding Station: Jalandhar City
Deboarding Station: Jammu Tawi
Frequency of Train: All Days
Approx. Ticket Fares: INR 200
Approximate Train Duration: 7 hours 35 minutes
Train 5: Janmabhoomi Exp
Boarding Station: Jalandhar City
Deboarding Station: Jammu Tawi
Frequency of Train: Mon Only
Approx. Ticket Fares: INR 165
Approximate Train Duration: 3 hours 50 minutes
Train 6: Adi SVDK Exp
Boarding Station: Jalandhar City
Deboarding Station: Jammu Tawi
Frequency of Train: Mon Only
Approx. Ticket Fares: INR 200
Approximate Train Duration: 7 hours 05 minutes

The next best option to travel from Shimla to Jammu is in a car or a private taxi. So you can either drive down on your own or hire a cab. The beautiful scenarios on the way and the sweeping panoramic vistas is totally going to make the ride worthwhile. The total distance can be covered in around 4 to 5 hours and the approximate cab fares range between INR 3500 to INR 5000.