There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Kotkapura by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus 259
- Take the bus from Kharar to Moga, Punjabbus
- Take the taxi from Moga, Punjab to Kotkapurataxi
7h 9mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus 139 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kot Kapuratrain 14507
9h 48m₹591–3,031Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kot Kapuratrain
8h 41m₹2,547–5,232Drive 301.6 km
- Drive from Shimla to Kotkapuracar 301.6 km
4h 42m₹3,401–4,912Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kotkapurataxi 301.6 km
4h 42m₹7,500–9,000Bus, train via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kot Kapuratrain
9h 55m₹689–3,633Bus, train via Ludhiāna
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjabbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kot Kapuratrain
11h 43m
Shimla to Kotkapura by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kotkapura is to bus and train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kotkapura is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
The distance between Shimla and Kotkapura is 321 km. The road distance is 301.6 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kotkapura without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Shimla to Kotkapura, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kotkapura is 302 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Shimla to Kotkapura.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kotkapura, India?
There is no direct connection from Shimla to Kotkapura. However, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the bus to Desu Majra, take the line 35 bus to Kharar, take the bus to Moga, Punjab, then take the taxi to Kotkapura. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, then take the train to Kot Kapura.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kot Kapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kot Kapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kot Kapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Chandigarh to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Kot Kapura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,600
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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