There are 6 ways to get from Chopta to Shimla by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Chopta to Kotdwarataxi
- Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
11h 37m₹6,143–10,276Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Chopta to Srinagartaxi
- Take the bus from Srinagar to Haridwarbus
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 417
18h 47m₹3,848–5,830Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Chopta to Kotdwarataxi
- Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
12h 29m₹4,081–7,486Drive 466.2 km
- Drive from Chopta to Shimlacar 466.2 km
8h 23m₹5,055–7,302Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chopta to Shimlataxi 466.2 km
8h 23m₹11,000–14,000Taxi, bus via Dehradun
- Take the taxi from Chopta to Srinagartaxi
- Take the bus from Srinagar to Rishīkeshbus
- Take the bus from Rishikesh to Dehradun ISBTbus
- Take the bus from Dehradoon to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
16h 15m₹4,338–7,130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chopta to Shimla is to taxi and bus which costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000 and takes 18h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chopta to Shimla is to drive which takes 8h 23m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
The distance between Chopta and Shimla is 511 km. The road distance is 466.2 km.
The best way to get from Chopta to Shimla without a car is to taxi and train which takes 11h 37m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Chopta to Shimla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chopta to Shimla is 466 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Chopta to Shimla.
There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Chopta, India and Shimla, India?
There is no direct connection from Chopta to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Kotdwara, take the line 12037 train to Najibabad Jn, take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kotdwara, take the line 12037 train to Najibabad Jn, take the train to Chandigarh, walk to Railway Station, take the line 22 bus to Isbt-17, walk to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Najibabad Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 Najibabad Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–360
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹250–360
Bus from Dehradoon to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,500
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹380–550
- Ordinary
- ₹600–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,500
Bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹480–700
- Ordinary
- ₹600–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 01382 - 224 208
- gmoult@rediffmail.com
- Website
- gmou.org
Bus from Srinagar to Rishīkesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹490–900
- Website
- https://gmou.org/
- Seater
- ₹490–900
Bus from Srinagar to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,000
- Website
- https://gmou.org/
- Seater
- ₹550–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Rishikesh to Dehradun ISBT
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–14,000
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 88 83 76 36
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 90 41 41 21 41
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 55 85 49 99
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
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