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How to get fromHaridwar to Shimlaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Haridwar to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    6h 22m
    ₹2,495–5,057

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1345 / ...
    10h 15m
    ₹500–1,500

  3. Bus via Dehradun

    1. Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
    6h 25m

  4. Drive 268.8 km

    1. Drive from Haridwar to Shimlacar car 268.8 km
    4h 39m
    ₹3,024–4,368

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Haridwar to Shimlataxi taxi 268.8 km
    4h 39m
    ₹6,500–8,000

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  • Distance: 310.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Haridwar, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh via Dehradun, Uttarakhand in around 6h 25m.

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