There are 6 ways to get from Roorkee to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
5h 42m₹2,479–4,942Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roorkee to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
8h 35m₹500–1,600Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Roorkee to Panchkulabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8hDrive 262.2 km
- Drive from Roorkee to Shimlacar 262.2 km
4h 19m₹2,936–4,240Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roorkee to Shimlataxi 262.2 km
4h 19m₹6,500–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 39m₹627–3,292
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roorkee to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Roorkee to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roorkee and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Roorkee and Shimla is 268 km. The road distance is 262.2 km.
The best way to get from Roorkee to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Roorkee to Shimla, including transfers.
Roorkee to Shimla bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Roorkee station.
Roorkee to Shimla bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Panchkula station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roorkee to Shimla is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Roorkee to Shimla.
Book your Roorkee to Shimla bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Roorkee, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Roorkee to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Panchkula and Chandigarh in around 8h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Roorkee to Panchkula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Roorkee to Panchkula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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
Bus from Roorkee to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹500–700
- AC Himdhara
- ₹750–1,100
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–8,000
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
Car Yatra
- Phone
- +91 96 90 16 90 69
- Website
- facebook.com
Haridwar Car service
- Phone
- +91 99 17 03 34 48
- Website
- haridwarcarservice.com
Nature Holidays Travel
- Phone
- +91 97 60 58 55 60
- Website
- natureholidaystravel.com
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