What is the cheapest way to get from Ludhiana to Shimla?

The cheapest way to get from Ludhiana to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ludhiana to Shimla?

The fastest way to get from Ludhiana to Shimla is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.

Is there a direct bus between Ludhiana and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Ludhiana to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Ludhiana and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ludhiana and Shimla?

No, there is no direct train from Ludhiana to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Gill and arriving at Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Ludhiana to Shimla?

The distance between Ludhiana and Shimla is 226 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.

How do I travel from Ludhiana to Shimla without a car?

The best way to get from Ludhiana to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.

How long does it take to get from Ludhiana to Shimla?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ludhiana to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ludhiana to Shimla bus from?

Ludhiana to Shimla bus services, operated by CTU, depart from Ludhiana station.

Where do I catch the Ludhiana to Shimla train from?

Ludhiana to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ludhiana Jn station.

Train or bus from Ludhiana to Shimla?

The best way to get from Ludhiana to Shimla is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Ludhiana to Shimla bus arrive?

Ludhiana to Shimla bus services, operated by CTU, arrive at Chandigarh ISBT-43 station.

Where does the Ludhiana to Shimla train arrive?

Ludhiana to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.

Can I drive from Ludhiana to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Ludhiana to Shimla is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ludhiana to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 635+ hotels available in Shimla.

Ludhiana to Shimla - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ludhiana to Shimla by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43bus
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 40m
₹578–2,010
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalkatrain 14504
2. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
11h 50m
₹389–3,145
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain 11906 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
6h 20m
₹2,559–5,645
Drive 199.1 km
1. Drive from Ludhiana to Shimlacar 199.1 km
3h 15m
₹2,243–3,240
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ludhiana to Shimlataxi 199.1 km
3h 15m
₹5,000–6,000
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain 11906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 50m
₹607–3,245
Train, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain 11906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
8h 3m

Ludhiana to Shimla by train

2Weekly Trains

11h 50mAverage Duration

₹389Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Ludhiana, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a vehicle from Ludhiana to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Ludhiana, Chandigarh ISBT-43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gill to Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka in around 11h 50m.

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