There are 4 ways to get from IIT Ropar to Shimla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ropar to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 35m₹433–613Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rupnagar to Chandigarhtrain 04568 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
8h 57m₹372–3,013Drive 114 km
- Drive from IIT Ropar to Shimlacar 114 km
2h 15m₹1,250–1,806Taxi
- Take the taxi from IIT Ropar to Shimlataxi 114 km
2h 15m₹2,900–3,600
IIT Ropar to Shimla by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from IIT Ropar to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹430 - ₹650 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Ropar to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from IIT Ropar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Ropar and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from IIT Ropar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Rupnagar and arriving at Simla via Chandigarh and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between IIT Ropar and Shimla is 152 km. The road distance is 114 km.
The best way to get from IIT Ropar to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹430 - ₹650.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from IIT Ropar to Shimla, including transfers.
IIT Ropar to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Ropar station.
IIT Ropar to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rupnagar station.
The best way to get from IIT Ropar to Shimla is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹430 - ₹650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between IIT Ropar, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a vehicle from IIT Ropar to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Ropar and Chandigarh in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from IIT Ropar to Simla via Rupnagar, Chandigarh, and Kalka in around 8h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rupnagar to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Ropar to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–260
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹180–260
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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More Questions & Answers
IIT Ropar to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Chandigarh station.
IIT Ropar to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between IIT Ropar to Shimla is 114 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from IIT Ropar to Shimla.
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