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

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There are 5 ways to get from Samrāla to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Samarala to Chandigarhtrain train 12412
    2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    4h 4m
    ₹2,444–4,631

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Samarala to Chandigarhtrain train 12412
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    4h 34m
    ₹492–2,231

  3. Drive  155 km

    1. Drive from Samrāla to Shimlacar car 155 km
    2h 31m
    ₹1,735–2,506

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Samrāla to Shimlataxi taxi 155 km
    2h 31m
    ₹3,900–4,700

  5. Train, bus via Shimla

    1. Take the train from Samarala to Chandigarhtrain train 12412
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    5h 45m
    ₹846–3,081

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  • Distance: 183.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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 34m.

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