There are 5 ways to get from Haridwar to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain 14609 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimlataxi
5h 19m₹2,881–4,680Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain 14609 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus 515 / ...
6h 40m₹439–2,290Bus
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1214 / ...
12h 5m₹490–1,300Drive 268.4 km
- Drive from Haridwar to Shimlacar 268.4 km
4h 37m₹2,849–4,115Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haridwar to Shimlataxi 268.4 km
4h 37m₹6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haridwar to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹1,300 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Haridwar to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haridwar and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Haridwar and Shimla is 308 km. The road distance is 268.4 km.
The best way to get from Haridwar to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Haridwar to Shimla, including transfers.
Haridwar to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Haridwar station.
Haridwar to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haridwar to Shimla is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Haridwar to Shimla.
There are 660+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Haridwar, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi hourly. Tickets cost ₹490–1,300 and the journey takes 12h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹490–700
- Seater
- ₹550–1,300
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–8,000
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
Nature Holidays Travel
- Phone
- +91 97 60 58 55 60
- Website
- natureholidaystravel.com
Haridwar Car service
- Phone
- +91 99 17 03 34 48
- Website
- haridwarcarservice.com
Car Yatra
- Phone
- +91 96 90 16 90 69
- Website
- facebook.com
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