There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Kurukshetra by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Kurukshetra Jntrain 12006 / ...
3h 4m₹2,367–3,832Bus, train via Chandīgarh
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jntrain 12006 / ...
4h 52m₹509–2,283Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus 139 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kurukshetra Jntrain 12058 / ...
4h 35m₹521–2,481Drive 185.9 km
- Drive from Shimla to Kurukshetracar 185.9 km
2h 52m₹2,091–3,020Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kurukshetrataxi 185.9 km
2h 52m₹4,700–6,000
Shimla to Kurukshetra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kurukshetra is to bus and train via Chandīgarh which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kurukshetra is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
The distance between Shimla and Kurukshetra is 195 km. The road distance is 185.9 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kurukshetra without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Shimla to Kurukshetra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kurukshetra is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Shimla to Kurukshetra.
There are 30+ hotels available in Kurukshetra.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kurukshetra, India?
There is no direct connection from Shimla to Kurukshetra. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka then take the train to Kurukshetra Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Kurukshetra Jn via Ambala and Ambala Cant Jn in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Kurukshetra Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Ambala Cant Jn to Kurukshetra Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
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 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–6,000
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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