There are 5 ways to get from Samrāla to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Samarala to Chandigarhtrain 12412
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
4h 14m₹2,444–4,631Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Samarala to Chandigarhtrain 12412
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 44m₹492–2,231Drive 155 km
- Drive from Samrāla to Shimlacar 155 km
2h 31m₹1,743–2,517Taxi
- Take the taxi from Samrāla to Shimlataxi 155 km
2h 31m₹3,900–4,700Train, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the train from Samarala to Chandigarhtrain 12412
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
5h 57m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samrāla to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹490 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Samrāla to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
The distance between Samrāla and Shimla is 184 km. The road distance is 155 km.
The best way to get from Samrāla to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Samrāla to Shimla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Samrāla to Shimla is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Samrāla to Shimla.
There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Samrāla, Punjab, India and Shimla, India?
There is no direct connection from Samrāla to Shimla. However, you can take the train to Chandigarh, take the line 14331 train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samarala to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh, Railway Crossing, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Samarala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Samarala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Samarala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–4,700
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
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