There are 8 ways to get from Murthal to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Sonipat to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
4h 48m₹2,672–4,545Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sonipat to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
9h 22m₹602–2,945Bus via Sonipat
- Take the bus from Sonipat to Tribune Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
7h 21m₹1,112–3,240Drive 295.2 km
- Drive from Murthal to Shimlacar 295.2 km
4h 28m₹3,312–4,783Taxi
- Take the taxi from Murthal to Shimlataxi 295.2 km
4h 28m₹7,000–9,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Sonipat to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DEL - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 59m₹5,954–12,520Train, bus
- Take the train from Sonipat to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 9m₹830–2,945Bus
- Take the bus from Murthal to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
9h 39m
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murthal to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹800 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Murthal to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Murthal to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Sonipat and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Sector 29/31 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Murthal to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Sonipat and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Murthal and Shimla is 318 km. The road distance is 295.2 km.
The best way to get from Murthal to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Murthal to Shimla, including transfers.
Murthal to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Sonipat station.
Murthal to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sonipat station.
The best way to get from Murthal to Shimla is to bus via Sonipat which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Murthal, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Murthal to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Sonipat, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Murthal to Simla via Sonipat and Kalka in around 9h 22m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–9,500
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sonipat to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Sonipat to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Sonipat to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Sonipat to Tribune Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,700
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹460–1,700
Bus from Sonipat to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- 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
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
- +91 080-46333629
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernbuses.com
Bus from Murthal to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Website
- https://www.northernbuses.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,000
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
Murthal to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Tribune Chowk station.
Murthal to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murthal to Shimla is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Murthal to Shimla.
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