There are 8 ways to get from Sonīpat to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Sonipat to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
4h 35m₹2,389–4,141Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sonipat to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
9h 10m₹319–2,541Bus
- Take the bus from Sonipat to Chandigarhbus Sonipat - Chandigarh
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 43m₹791–2,015Drive 300.2 km
- Drive from Sonīpat to Shimlacar 300.2 km
4h 32m₹3,382–4,884Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sonīpat to Shimlataxi 300.2 km
4h 32m₹7,500–9,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Sonipat to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DEL - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 56m₹5,318–11,695Train, bus
- Take the train from Sonipat to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 56m₹538–2,572Train, bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the train from Sonipat to Chandigarhtrain 12011 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
7h 9m
Sonīpat to Shimla by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sonīpat to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sonīpat to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sonīpat to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Sonipat and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Sonīpat to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Sonipat and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Sonīpat and Shimla is 307 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.
The best way to get from Sonīpat to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Sonīpat to Shimla, including transfers.
Sonīpat to Shimla bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Sonipat station.
Sonīpat to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sonipat station.
The best way to get from Sonīpat to Shimla is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Sonīpat, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Sonipat to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sonipat to Simla via Kalka in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sonipat to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Sonipat to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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 Sonipat to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Sonipat to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Sonipat to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Sonipat to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,000
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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More Questions & Answers
Sonīpat to Shimla bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Sonīpat to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sonīpat to Shimla is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Sonīpat to Shimla.
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