There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Zira 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 Talwanditrain 14629
6h 53m₹3,267–5,832Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Talwanditrain 14629
7h 48m₹1,309–3,483Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjabbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Chandigarh, Punjab
- Take the bus from Kharar to Moga, Punjabbus Kharar
8h 29mDrive 273.3 km
- Drive from Shimla to Ziracar 273.3 km
4h 27m₹3,088–4,461Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Zirataxi 273.3 km
4h 27m₹6,500–8,500Bus, train via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjabbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Chandigarh, Punjab
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Talwanditrain 14629
8h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Zira is to bus and train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Zira is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Zira. However, there are services departing from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and arriving at Moga, Punjab via Aroma, Sector 35/22 and Kharar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Shimla and Zira is 328 km. The road distance is 273.3 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Zira without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Shimla to Zira, including transfers.
Shimla to Zira bus services, operated by PAL Travel Lines, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.
Shimla to Zira bus services, operated by PAL Travel Lines, arrive at Chandigarh, Punjab station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Zira is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Shimla to Zira.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Zira, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Zira via Chandigarh, Punjab, Aroma, Sector 35/22, Kharar, and Moga, Punjab in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Talwandi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chandigarh to Talwandi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chandigarh to Talwandi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Website
- PAL Travel Lines
Bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjab
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PAL Travel Lines
Bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjab
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PAL Travel Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–8,500
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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