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There are 7 ways to get from Kanpur Central to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    13h 5m
    ₹2,669–6,333

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Haridwar Jntrain train 14113
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1202 / ...
    23h 1m
    ₹836–4,030

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    16h 33m
    ₹1,207–2,233

  4. Drive  765.4 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur Central to Shimlacar car 765.4 km
    9h 50m
    ₹7,417–10,713

  5. Fly from Kanpur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane KNU - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    10h 58m
    ₹11,021–22,742

  6. Bus via Ghāziābād

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Ghaziabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus
    17h 7m

  7. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane LKO - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 3m
    ₹5,323–10,261

Kanpur Central to Shimla by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹836Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Kanpur Central, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a vehicle from Kanpur Central to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Kanpur and Chandigarh in around 16h 33m.

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