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

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There are 5 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 12412 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    4h 52m
    ₹2,458–4,732

  2. Drive  189.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ludhiāna to Shimlacar car 189.7 km
    3h 3m
    ₹1,845–2,664

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    5h 13m

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Bus via Shimla

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    6h 18m

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  • Distance: 220.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Ludhiana to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh in around 5h 13m.

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