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How to get fromChopta to Shimlaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chopta to Shimla by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via Dehradun

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chopta to Rishikesh, Uttarakhandtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    9h 52m

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Chopta to Srinagartaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Srinagar to Haridwarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus
    18h 43m
    ₹3,868–5,830

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Chopta to Kotdwarataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    11h 37m
    ₹6,147–10,280

  4. Drive 466.6 km

    1. Drive from Chopta to Shimlacar car 466.6 km
    8h 23m
    ₹5,235–7,561

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chopta to Shimlataxi taxi 466.6 km
    8h 23m
    ₹11,000–14,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 482.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Chopta to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, take the bus to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, then take the bus to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kotdwara, take the line 12037 train to Najibabad Jn, take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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