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 43mDrive 189.1 km
- Drive from Kurukshetra to Shimlacar 189.1 km
2h 58m₹2,120–3,063Taxi
- 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 SLGT 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 . 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kurukshetra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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
- 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 SLGT 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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