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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kapūrthala to Shimla by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jalandhar to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Mercedes Benz Multi-Axle Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    5h 36m
    ₹1,055–4,236

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kapurthala to Ludhiana Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain train
    13h 13m
    ₹415–3,336

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kapurthala to Ludhiana Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 5m
    ₹633–3,436

  4. Drive  238.3 km

    1. Drive from Kapūrthala to Shimlacar car 238.3 km
    3h 59m
    ₹2,668–3,853

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kapūrthala to Shimlataxi taxi 238.3 km
    3h 59m
    ₹6,000–7,500

  6. Train, bus via Shimla

    1. Take the train from Kapurthala to Ludhiana Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus
    9h 16m
    ₹987–4,286

Kapūrthala to Shimla by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kapūrthala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Jalandhar and Chandigarh in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kapurthala to Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka in around 13h 13m.

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