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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jalandhar to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Mercedes Benz Multi-Axle Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    5h 41m
    ₹1,136–4,330

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain train
    12h 59m
    ₹403–3,247

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Phillaur Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 14632 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    7h 3m
    ₹2,578–5,710

  4. Drive  229.5 km

    1. Drive from Nakodar to Shimlacar car 229.5 km
    3h 57m
    ₹2,569–3,711

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nakodar to Shimlataxi taxi 229.5 km
    3h 57m
    ₹5,500–7,000

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Phillaur Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 14632 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    7h 33m
    ₹626–3,310

  7. Train, bus via Ludhiāna

    1. Take the train from Nakodar Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus
    9h 2m
    ₹975–4,197

Nakodar to Shimla by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₹403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Nakodar, Punjab, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a vehicle from Nakodar to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Jalandhar and Chandigarh in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nakodar Jn to Simla via Ludhiana Jn and Kalka in around 12h 59m.

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