There are 7 ways to get from Kurukshetra to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
3h 23m₹2,348–3,830Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52451 / ...
8h 3m₹278–2,230Bus
- Take the bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarhbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 43m₹1,307–4,179Drive 189.1 km
- Drive from Kurukshetra to Shimlacar 189.1 km
2h 58m₹2,113–3,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurukshetra to Shimlataxi 189.1 km
2h 58m₹4,800–6,000Train, bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 44m₹496–2,261Train, bus
- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain 12005 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1345 / ...
5h 48m₹522–2,338
Kurukshetra to Shimla by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurukshetra to Shimla is to train and bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹490 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kurukshetra to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurukshetra to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kurukshetra and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurukshetra to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kurukshetra Jn and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Kurukshetra and Shimla is 195 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.
The best way to get from Kurukshetra to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Kurukshetra to Shimla, including transfers.
Kurukshetra to Shimla bus services, operated by Siddhi Vinayak Travels, depart from Kurukshetra station.
Kurukshetra to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kurukshetra Jn station.
The best way to get from Kurukshetra to Shimla is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Kurukshetra, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kurukshetra to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Kurukshetra and Chandigarh in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kurukshetra Jn to Simla via Kalka in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Website
- Siddhi Vinayak Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Siddhi Vinayak Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Holiday Appeal Private Limited
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹340–700
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Shree mann travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree mann travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,800
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Moon Light Travels Katra
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Moon Light Travels Katra
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gola Bus Service
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Gola Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Lucky Bus Service
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Lucky Bus Service
- Website
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd.
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- Rushikesh Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rushikesh Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- TSB Tour express
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Kashmir Maxx
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kashmir Maxx
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- 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
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Ordinary
- ₹550–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kurukshetra to Shimla bus services, operated by Siddhi Vinayak Travels, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Kurukshetra to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurukshetra to Shimla is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kurukshetra to Shimla.
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