There are 7 ways to get from Nakodar to Shimla by bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Jalandhar - PAP Chowk to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus FlixBus IN0120C
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 23m₹1,279–2,649Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
12h 49m₹403–3,247Train, taxi
- Take the train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
7h 19m₹2,573–5,747Drive 229.5 km
- Drive from Nakodar to Shimlacar 229.5 km
3h 57m₹2,581–3,728Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nakodar to Shimlataxi 229.5 km
3h 57m₹5,500–7,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
7h 49m₹621–3,347Train, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
9h 2m
Nakodar to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakodar to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nakodar to Shimla is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakodar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Jalandhar - PAP Chowk and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakodar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Nakodar Jn and arriving at Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Nakodar and Shimla is 287 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.
The best way to get from Nakodar to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Nakodar to Shimla, including transfers.
Nakodar to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Jalandhar - PAP Chowk station.
Nakodar to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nakodar Jn station.
The best way to get from Nakodar to Shimla is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 49m.
What companies run services between Nakodar, Punjab, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nakodar to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via FlixBus Jalandhar - PAP Chowk, FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nakodar Jn to Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka in around 12h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Jalandhar - PAP Chowk to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–7,000
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
GS Travels
- Phone
- +91 98 76 76 40 61
- Website
- jalandhartaxi.in
Guru Kripa Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 14 04 01 56
- Website
- gurukirpataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nakodar to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 station.
Nakodar to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ludhiana Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakodar to Shimla is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Nakodar to Shimla.
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