There are 8 ways to get from Connaught Place to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain 12005 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
5h 15m₹2,406–4,263Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain 12005 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
9h 50m₹336–2,663Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 32m₹775–2,843Drive 342.7 km
- Drive from Connaught Place to Shimlacar 342.7 km
5h 10m₹3,793–5,479Taxi
- Take the taxi from Connaught Place to Shimlataxi 342.7 km
5h 10m₹8,500–11,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DEL - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 51m₹3,396–9,957Train, bus
- Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain 12005 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 30m₹455–2,405Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
11h₹510–1,032
Connaught Place to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Connaught Place to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Connaught Place to Shimla is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Connaught Place to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Super Bazar and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Kashmiri Gate, Sector 29/31 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Connaught Place to Shimla. However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Connaught Place and Shimla is 352 km. The road distance is 342.7 km.
The best way to get from Connaught Place to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Connaught Place to Shimla, including transfers.
Connaught Place to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Kashmiri Gate station.
Connaught Place to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Connaught Place to Shimla is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Connaught Place, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Super Bazar to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via ISBT Kashmere Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Delhi to Simla via Kalka in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from New Delhi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
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
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,900
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹500–1,900
- 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 Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,000
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–11,000
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
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 93 58 81 19 41
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
OLA cabs
- Website
- olacabs.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Connaught Place to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Tribune Chowk station.
Connaught Place to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Connaught Place to Shimla is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Connaught Place to Shimla.
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