There are 7 ways to get from Kaithal to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kaithal to Kurukshetra Jntrain
- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
5h 45m₹2,464–4,857Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kaithal to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 12m₹477–960Drive 219.4 km
- Drive from Kaithal to Shimlacar 219.4 km
3h 22m₹2,461–3,555Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaithal to Shimlataxi 219.4 km
3h 22m₹5,500–7,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kaithal to Chandigarhtrain 19411
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 57m₹515–2,397Bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the bus from Kaithal to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
7h 28mTrain, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the train from Kaithal to Chandigarhtrain 19411
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
8h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaithal to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,000 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kaithal to Shimla is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaithal to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kaithal and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Kaithal and Shimla is 244 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.
The best way to get from Kaithal to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Kaithal to Shimla, including transfers.
Kaithal to Shimla bus services, operated by RSRTC, depart from Kaithal station.
Kaithal to Shimla bus services, operated by RSRTC, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaithal to Shimla is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Kaithal to Shimla.
There are 671+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Kaithal, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Kaithal to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kaithal to Kurukshetra Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kaithal to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kaithal to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Kaithal to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–310
- Website
- https://rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in/
- Deluxe
- ₹170–210
- Express
- ₹120–160
- AC Sleeper
- ₹240–310
Bus from Kaithal to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–310
- Website
- https://rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in/
- Deluxe
- ₹170–210
- Express
- ₹120–160
- AC Sleeper
- ₹240–310
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–7,000
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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