There are 5 ways to get from Delhi to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from New Delhi to Churutrain 12259
- Take the taxi from Churu to Shimlataxi
5h 42m₹1,611–3,302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Delhi to Sardarsharbus
9h 19m₹1,238–1,613Drive 285.7 km
- Drive from Delhi to Shimlacar 285.7 km
4h 56m₹3,043–4,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi to Shimlataxi 285.7 km
4h 56m₹5,500–7,000Train, taxi via Delhi
- Take the train from Delhi to Churutrain 12323 / ...
- Take the taxi from Churu to Shimlataxi
6h 42m₹1,611–3,298
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
The distance between Delhi and Shimla is 348 km. The road distance is 285.7 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Delhi to Shimla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Shimla is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Delhi to Shimla.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Shimla, Rajasthan, India?
RSRTC operates a bus from Delhi to Sardarshar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹280–420 and the journey takes 8h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Churu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Delhi to Churu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Bus from Delhi to Sardarshar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–420
- Schedules at
- rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
- Book at
- rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
- Express
- ₹380–420
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–7,000
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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