There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Punjab by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ludhiana Jntrain 12925 / ...
4h 40m₹2,477–4,732Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain 52452 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jntrain 14503
8h 57m₹284–2,228Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ludhiana Jntrain 12925 / ...
5h 36m₹519–2,383Drive 189.4 km
- Drive from Shimla to Ludhiānacar 189.4 km
3h 4m₹2,135–3,084Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Ludhiānataxi 189.4 km
3h 4m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh ISBT-43 to Ludhianabus
6h₹418–1,783Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjabbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Chandigarh, Punjab
- Take the bus from Chandigarh ISBT-43 to Ludhianabus
6h 47m
Shimla to Punjab by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Punjab is to bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹410 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Punjab is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Punjab. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Ludhiana via Zirakpur and Chandigarh ISBT-43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Punjab. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Ludhiana Jn via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Shimla and Punjab is 220 km. The road distance is 189.4 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Punjab without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Shimla to Punjab, including transfers.
Shimla to Punjab bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Punjab train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Punjab is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 6h and costs ₹410 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Punjab, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Ludhiana via Zirakpur, Isbt-43, and Chandigarh ISBT-43 in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Ludhiana Jn via Kalka in around 8h 57m.
- 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 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 Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- 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)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- 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
- 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
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
- 2h 7m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Punjab bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Shimla to Punjab train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Punjab is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Shimla to Punjab.
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