There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Malerkotla 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 Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Malerkotlatrain
6h 39m₹2,587–4,892Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus 139 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Malerkotlatrain 11057 / ...
7h 35m₹641–2,841Drive 200.8 km
- Drive from Shimla to Malerkotlacar 200.8 km
3h 25m₹2,251–3,252Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Malerkotlataxi 200.8 km
3h 25m₹5,000–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Ludhianabus
- Take the bus from Ludhiana to Dhuribus
7h 41mBus, train via Ludhiāna
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Malerkotlatrain
7h 47m₹729–3,443
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Malerkotla is to bus and train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Malerkotla is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Malerkotla. However, there are services departing from Shimla and arriving at Dhuri via Chandigarh and Ludhiana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Shimla and Malerkotla is 268 km. The road distance is 200.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Malerkotla without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Shimla to Malerkotla, including transfers.
Shimla to Malerkotla bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Shimla station.
Shimla to Malerkotla bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Malerkotla is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Shimla to Malerkotla.
Book your Shimla to Malerkotla bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Malerkotla, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla to Malerkotla via Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and Dhuri in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Malerkotla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Malerkotla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chandigarh to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Malerkotla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,600
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- 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
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ludhiana to Dhuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chandigarh to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ludhiana to Dhuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- 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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