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There are 8 ways to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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Train, taxi  •  11h 56m

  1. Take the train from Lal Kuan to Chandigarh 14615
  2. Take a taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla

Cheapest option

Train, bus  •  13h 19m

  1. Take the train from Lal Kuan to Chandigarh 14615
  2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi 515

6 alternative options

Bus  •  17h 24m

  1. Take the Bus from Haldwani to ISBT Kashmere Gate Haldwani Delhi Night Bus
  2. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi 515

Train, bus via Haridwar  •  18h 57m

  1. Take the train from Haldwani to Haridwar Jn 12092
  2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi 1214 / ...

Taxi  •  7h 44m

  1. Take a taxi from Naini Tāl to Shimla 476.1 km

Drive  •  7h 44m

  1. Drive from Naini Tāl to Shimla 476.1 km

Fly to Chandigarh, taxi  •  5h 50m

  1. Fly from Pantnagar (PGH) to Chandigarh (IXC) PGH - IXC
  2. Take a taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla

Fly to Simla  •  18h 25m

  1. Fly from Pantnagar (PGH) to Simla (SLV) PGH - SLV

Pantnagar (PGH) to Simla (SLV) flights

55 Weekly Planes
21h 39m Average Duration
₹8,018 Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹900 - ₹2,200 and takes 13h 19m.

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The fastest way to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹24,000.

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The distance between Naini Tāl and Shimla is 556 km. The road distance is 476.1 km.

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The best way to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 56m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.

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It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla, including transfers.

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The best way to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla is to Bus which takes 17h 24m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹34,000 and takes 18h 25m.

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Yes, the driving distance between Naini Tāl to Shimla is 476 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Naini Tāl to Shimla.

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There are 822+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at ₹2,974 per night.

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Map of how to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla.
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  • Distance: 556.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Naini Tāl, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Naini Tāl to Shimla via Haldwani, ISBT Kashmere Gate, and Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate in around 17h 24m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines and Helitrans fly from Naini Tāl to Shimla every 4 hours.

Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Website
goindigo.in
Flights from Pantnagar to Chandigarh via Delhi
Ave. Duration
5h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹5,500 - ₹27,000
Flights from Pantnagar to Chandigarh via Jaipur
Ave. Duration
6h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹5,500 - ₹27,000
Flights from Pantnagar to Chandigarh via Delhi, Lucknow
Ave. Duration
5h 40m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
₹5,500 - ₹27,000
Helitrans
Website
helitrans.no
Flights from Pantnagar to Simla via Delhi
Ave. Duration
19h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹8,000 - ₹32,000
Flights from Pantnagar to Simla via Jaipur, Delhi
Ave. Duration
17h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹10,000 - ₹36,000
Flights from Pantnagar to Simla via Delhi, Amritsar
Ave. Duration
21h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
₹10,000 - ₹36,000
Flights from Pantnagar to Simla via Delhi, Dharamsala
Ave. Duration
21h 55m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
₹9,500 - ₹35,000
Train operators
Indian Railways

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.

Contact Details
Phone
14646
Email
care@irctc.co.in
Website
indianrail.gov.in
Train from Lal Kuan to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration
9h 46m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
₹240 - ₹1,300
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
₹240 - ₹310
Third AC (3A)
₹700 - ₹900
Second AC (2A)
₹950 - ₹1,300
Train from Haldwani to Haridwar Jn
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
₹180 - ₹1,000
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
₹180 - ₹240
Third AC (3A)
₹550 - ₹700
Second AC (2A)
₹750 - ₹1,000
Bus operators
HRTC
Phone
9418000529
Email
hrtchq@gmail.com
Website
online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
Ave. Duration
1h 41m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
₹190 - ₹270
Schedules at
online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
Ave. Duration
9h 35m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₹500 - ₹1,000
Schedules at
online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
Ave. Duration
12h 15m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
₹550 - ₹1,300
Schedules at
online.hrtchp.com
Seater
₹550 - ₹1,300
International Tourist Center
Phone
+919891214980
Email
bookingitc@gmail.com
Website
itcbus.co
Bus from Haldwani to ISBT Kashmere Gate
Ave. Duration
7h
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
₹360 - ₹1,400
Schedules at
itcbus.co
Price Range
₹360 - ₹1,400
Other operators
Taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
Estimated price
₹2,700 - ₹3,300
RS Taxi Service
Phone
+91 99 88 83 76 36
Website
chandigarhtaxiservice.net
Rana cabs
Phone
+91 90 41 41 21 41
Website
ranatravelschandigarh.com
Mr. Singh Cab
Phone
+91 98 55 85 49 99
Website
mrsinghcab.com

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