There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Roorkee 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 Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Roorkeetrain
5h 39m₹2,497–4,932Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Rurkibus 139
8h 25m₹500–1,500Bus via Dehradun
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
6h 23mDrive 262.4 km
- Drive from Shimla to Roorkeecar 262.4 km
4h 18m₹2,943–4,251Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Roorkeetaxi 262.4 km
4h 18m₹6,500–8,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Roorkeetrain
6h 53m₹639–3,333
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Roorkee is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Roorkee is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi and arriving at Rurki. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Shimla and Roorkee is 268 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Roorkee without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Shimla to Roorkee, including transfers.
Shimla to Roorkee bus services, operated by India Tours & Travels, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.
Shimla to Roorkee bus services, operated by India Tours & Travels, arrive at Dehradun, Uttarakhand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Roorkee is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Shimla to Roorkee.
Book your Shimla to Roorkee bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Roorkee, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Roorkee via Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Roorkee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Roorkee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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 Rurki
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–700
- AC Himdhara
- ₹750–1,100
- Ordinary
- ₹600–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–8,000
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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