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How to get fromMalerkotla to Shimlaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Malerkotla to Ludhianataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    6h 14m
    ₹1,042–2,559

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Malerkotla to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 11058 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1345 / ...
    8h 15m
    ₹640–2,707

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Malerkotla to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    6h 46m
    ₹2,570–5,107

  4. Drive 200.9 km

    1. Drive from Malerkotla to Shimlacar car 200.9 km
    3h 25m
    ₹2,277–3,288

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Malerkotla to Shimlataxi taxi 200.9 km
    3h 25m
    ₹5,000–6,000

  6. Train, bus via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the train from Malerkotla to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    7h 43m
    ₹718–3,457

  7. Train, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

    1. Take the train from Malerkotla to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    8h 56m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Malerkotla to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Ludhiana, take the bus to Chandigarh ISBT-43, walk to Isbt-43, take the bus to Isbt-17, walk to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Malerkotla, take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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