There are 7 ways to get from Kotkapura to Shimla by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Kotkapura to Moga, Punjabtaxi
- Take the bus from Moga, Punjab to Khararbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
7h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kot Kapura to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
16h 8m₹449–3,588Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kot Kapura to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
9h 1m₹2,527–5,294Drive 302 km
- Drive from Kotkapura to Shimlacar 302 km
4h 41m₹3,404–4,917Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotkapura to Shimlataxi 302 km
4h 41m₹7,500–9,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kot Kapura to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 51m₹675–3,644Train, bus via Ludhiāna
- Take the train from Kot Kapura to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
12h 21m
Kotkapura to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotkapura to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kotkapura to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct train from Kotkapura to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kot Kapura and arriving at Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
The distance between Kotkapura and Shimla is 334 km. The road distance is 302 km.
The best way to get from Kotkapura to Shimla without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Kotkapura to Shimla, including transfers.
Kotkapura to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kot Kapura station.
Kotkapura to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ludhiana Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotkapura to Shimla is 302 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Kotkapura to Shimla.
There are 661+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Kotkapura, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a train from Kot Kapura to Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka in around 16h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kot Kapura to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kot Kapura to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- 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)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kot Kapura to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Kot Kapura to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,000
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
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