There are 7 ways to get from Kurukshetra to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 52455 / ...
7h 58m₹278–2,230Train, bus
- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 44m₹496–2,261Drive 189.1 km
- Drive from Kurukshetra to Shimlacar 189.1 km
2h 58m₹2,128–3,073Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurukshetra to Shimlataxi 189.1 km
2h 58m₹4,800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kurukshetra - Pipli to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus FlixBus IN0212 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 4m₹1,323–2,522Train, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
5h 57m
Kurukshetra to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurukshetra to Shimla is to train and bus 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 FlixBus Kurukshetra - Pipli and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 7h 58m.
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 FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kurukshetra - Pipli 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 5h 4m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Kurukshetra, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kurukshetra to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via FlixBus Kurukshetra - Pipli, FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kurukshetra Jn to Simla via Kalka in around 7h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Kurukshetra Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kurukshetra - Pipli to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kurukshetra to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 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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