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There are 6 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 23m
    ₹2,495–5,057

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1202 / ...
    10h 15m
    ₹500–1,500

  3. Bus via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 28m
    ₹867–2,240

  4. Drive  268.8 km

    1. Drive from Haridwar to Shimlacar car 268.8 km
    4h 39m
    ₹2,608–3,767

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 14609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    6h 54m
    ₹539–2,580

Haridwar to Shimla by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹867Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Haridwar to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh in around 8h 28m.

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