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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 11906 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    5h
    ₹2,458–4,732

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kalkatrain train 14504
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain train 52455 / ...
    10h 30m
    ₹287–2,300

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    5h 27m
    ₹402–1,765

  4. Drive 189.7 km

    1. Drive from Ludhiāna to Shimlacar car 189.7 km
    3h 3m
    ₹2,139–3,090

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ludhiāna to Shimlataxi taxi 189.7 km
    3h 3m
    ₹4,800–6,000

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 11906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    5h 30m
    ₹506–2,332

  7. Bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
    6h 55m

Punjab to Shimla by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.2 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Ludhiana to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh ISBT-43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ludhiana Jn to Simla via Kalka in around 10h 30m.

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