There are 5 ways to get from Kasauli to Shimla by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Kasauli to Kalkataxi
- Take the bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
1h 38m₹837–1,161Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sonwara to Simlatrain 52457
4h 12m₹443–1,382Drive 68.4 km
- Drive from Kasauli to Shimlacar 68.4 km
1h 8m₹767–1,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kasauli to Shimlataxi 68.4 km
1h 8m₹1,800–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kalka to Shimlabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
3h 17m₹817–2,063
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kasauli to Shimla is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kasauli to Shimla is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kasauli to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kalka and arriving at Shimla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kasauli to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Sonwara and arriving at Simla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Kasauli and Shimla is 105 km. The road distance is 68.4 km.
The best way to get from Kasauli to Shimla without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Kasauli to Shimla, including transfers.
Kasauli to Shimla bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Kalka station.
Kasauli to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sonwara station.
The best way to get from Kasauli to Shimla is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India and Shimla, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sonwara to Simla once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Kalka to Shimla 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹340–700 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Six other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sonwara to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹320–550
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kalka to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹340–700
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Kalka to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Website
- PAL Travel Lines
Bus from Kalka to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- PAL Travel Lines
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Kalka to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Kalka to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Kalka to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Website
- Jsr Holidays
Bus from Kalka to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jsr Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,300
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
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kasauli to Shimla bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Shimla station.
Kasauli to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kasauli to Shimla is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Kasauli to Shimla.
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