There are 6 ways to get from Defence Colony to Shimla by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from New Delhi to Kalka12005 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla
6h 38m₹2,428–4,337Bus via Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
cheapest- Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi301 / ...
10h 56m₹511–1,057Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car ParkingFlixBus IN0212B / ...
10h 39m₹583–1,843Drive 350.2 km
- Drive from Defence Colony to Shimla350.2 km
5h 18m₹3,714–5,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Defence Colony to Shimla350.2 km
5h 18m₹8,500–11,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)DEL - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
6h₹3,224–17,005
Defence Colony to Shimla by subway and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Defence Colony to Shimla is to bus via Shimla Isbt Tutikandi which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Defence Colony to Shimla is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Defence Colony to Shimla. However, there are services departing from MCKR Hospital and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Defence Colony and Shimla is 362 km. The road distance is 350.2 km.
The best way to get from Defence Colony to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Defence Colony to Shimla, including transfers.
Defence Colony to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate station.
Defence Colony to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Defence Colony to Shimla is 350 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Defence Colony to Shimla.
There are 685+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Defence Colony, Delhi, India and Shimla, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
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- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–15,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–16,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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 35m
- 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 16m
- 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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