There are 7 ways to get from Pānīpat to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, night bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Panipat Jn to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
4h 5m₹2,373–4,016Train
cheapest- Take the train from Panipat Jn to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
8h 40m₹303–2,416Bus
- Take the bus from Panipat to Chandigarhbus Panipat - Chandigarh
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 23m₹775–2,015Night bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Panipat to Chandigarhnightbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
8h 37mDrive 253.7 km
- Drive from Pānīpat to Shimlacar 253.7 km
3h 51m₹2,863–4,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pānīpat to Shimlataxi 253.7 km
3h 51m₹6,000–7,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Panipat Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 26m₹522–2,448
Pānīpat to Shimla by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pānīpat to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Pānīpat to Shimla is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Pānīpat to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Panipat and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Pānīpat to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Panipat Jn and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Pānīpat and Shimla is 262 km. The road distance is 253.7 km.
The best way to get from Pānīpat to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Pānīpat to Shimla, including transfers.
Pānīpat to Shimla bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Panipat station.
Pānīpat to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Panipat Jn station.
The best way to get from Pānīpat to Shimla is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Pānīpat, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Panipat to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Panipat Jn to Simla via Kalka in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Panipat Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Panipat Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Panipat Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Panipat to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- 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
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Night bus from Panipat to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–7,500
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
Deep Taxi Services
Homecabs
- Phone
- +91 82 22 87 38 73
- Website
- homecabs.com
Taxi Guru
- Phone
- +91 81 81 01 60 00
- Website
- taxiguru.in
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More Questions & Answers
Pānīpat to Shimla bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Pānīpat to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pānīpat to Shimla is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Pānīpat to Shimla.
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