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How to get fromShimla to Roorkeeby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Roorkee by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Roorkeetrain train
    5h 5m
    ₹2,497–4,932

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Rurkibus bus 139
    8h 25m
    ₹500–1,500

  3. Bus via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Roorkeebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    8h 20m

  4. Drive  262 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Roorkeecar car 262 km
    4h 17m
    ₹2,934–4,237

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Roorkeetaxi taxi 262 km
    4h 17m
    ₹6,500–8,000

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Roorkeetrain train
    6h 28m
    ₹639–3,333

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  • Distance: 268.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Roorkee, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla to Roorkee via Chandigarh in around 8h 20m.

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