There are 7 ways to get from Samālkha to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Samalkha to Kalkatrain 14331
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
5h 12m₹2,379–4,063Train
cheapest- Take the train from Samalkha to Kalkatrain 14331
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52451 / ...
9h 52m₹309–2,463Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Panipat to Tribune Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 52m₹1,082–2,784Drive 271 km
- Drive from Samālkha to Shimlacar 271 km
4h 3m₹3,041–4,392Taxi
- Take the taxi from Samālkha to Shimlataxi 271 km
4h 3m₹6,500–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Samalkha to Kalkatrain 14331
- Take the bus from Kalka to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1417
6h 51m₹499–1,913Bus
- Take the bus from Panipat to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
9h 11m
Samālkha to Shimla by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samālkha to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹490 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Samālkha to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Samālkha to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Samalkhan and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Panipat, Sector 29/31 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Samālkha to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Samalkha and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Samālkha and Shimla is 279 km. The road distance is 271 km.
The best way to get from Samālkha to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Samālkha to Shimla, including transfers.
Samālkha to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Panipat station.
Samālkha to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Samalkha station.
The best way to get from Samālkha to Shimla is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Samālkha, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Samalkhan to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Panipat, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samalkha to Simla via Kalka in around 9h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Samalkha to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Samalkha to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Samalkha to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Panipat to Tribune Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- 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 Kalka to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–550
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹400–550
- Phone
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Panipat to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–370
- Website
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
- Deluxe
- ₹190–240
- Express
- ₹150–190
- AC Sleeper
- ₹290–370
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- 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
Deep Taxi Services
Homecabs
- Phone
- +91 82 22 87 38 73
- Website
- homecabs.com
Taxi Guru
- Phone
- +91 81 81 01 60 00
- Website
- taxiguru.in
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More Questions & Answers
Samālkha to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Tribune Chowk station.
Samālkha to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samālkha to Shimla is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Samālkha to Shimla.
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