There are 8 ways to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, taxi • 11h 56m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 13h 19m
6 alternative options
Bus • 17h 24m
Train, bus via Haridwar • 18h 57m
Taxi • 7h 44m
Drive • 7h 44m
Fly to Chandigarh, taxi • 5h 50m
Fly to Simla • 18h 25m
Pantnagar (PGH) to Simla (SLV) flights
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.
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.
The distance between Naini Tāl and Shimla is 556 km. The road distance is 476.1 km.
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.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Naini Tāl to Shimla, including transfers.
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.
Yes, the driving distance between Naini Tāl to Shimla is 476 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Naini Tāl to Shimla.
There are 822+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at ₹2,974 per night.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- Phone
- 9418000529
- 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
- Phone
- +919891214980
- 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
- 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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