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 Chandigarh to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Malerkotlatrain
6h 42m₹2,687–5,792Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus 139 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Malerkotlatrain 11057 / ...
7h 39m₹641–2,841Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh ISBT-43 to Ludhianabus
- Take the taxi from Ludhiana to Malerkotlataxi
6h 47m₹1,018–2,583Drive 200.8 km
- Drive from Shimla to Malerkotlacar 200.8 km
3h 25m₹2,259–3,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Malerkotlataxi 200.8 km
3h 25m₹5,000–6,000Bus, 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 37m₹729–3,443
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Malerkotla is to bus and train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Malerkotla is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
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 42m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Shimla to Malerkotla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Malerkotla is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Shimla to Malerkotla.
There are three+ hotels available in Malerkotla.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Malerkotla, India?
There is no direct connection from Shimla to Malerkotla. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the line 12006 train to Chandigarh, take the train to Ludhiana Jn, take the train to Malerkotla, then take the taxi to Malerkotla. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 213 bus to Isbt-43, walk to Chandigarh ISBT-43, take the bus to Ludhiana, then take the taxi to Malerkotla.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Malerkotla
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 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 Malerkotla
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Malerkotla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
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
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
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
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- ctuonline.chd.gov.in
Bus from Chandigarh ISBT-43 to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹35–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹35–50
- Ordinary
- ₹40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–6,000
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
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +91 844 844 5504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Punjabi Cab
- Phone
- +91 977 000 0978
- Website
- punjabicab.com
Waho Cabs
- Phone
- +91 769 697 1111
- Website
- wahocabs.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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