What is the cheapest way to get from Karnāl to Shimla?

The cheapest way to get from Karnāl to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karnāl to Shimla?

The fastest way to get from Karnāl to Shimla is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.

Is there a direct bus between Karnāl and Shimla?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya and arriving at FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Karnāl to Shimla?

The distance between Karnāl and Shimla is 228 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.

How do I travel from Karnāl to Shimla without a car?

The best way to get from Karnāl to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,000.

How long does it take to get from Karnāl to Shimla?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Karnāl to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karnāl to Shimla bus from?

Karnāl to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya station.

Where does the Karnāl to Shimla bus arrive?

Karnāl to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking station.

Can I drive from Karnāl to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Karnāl to Shimla is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Karnāl to Shimla.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karnāl to Shimla?

Book your Karnāl to Shimla bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 666+ hotels available in Shimla.

Karnāl to Shimla - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Karnāl to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Karnal to Kalka12311 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla
5h 12m
₹2,360–3,921
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car ParkingFlixBus IN0212B
6h 20m
₹410–1,200
Bus via Chandīgarh
1. Take the bus from Karnal to Tribune Chowk
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi515 / ...
5h 21m
₹970–2,324
Drive 219.4 km
1. Drive from Karnāl to Shimla219.4 km
3h 21m
₹2,319–3,349
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karnāl to Shimla219.4 km
3h 21m
₹5,500–7,000

Karnāl to Shimla by bus (Flixbus)

5Weekly Buses

6h 20mAverage Duration

₹410Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 228 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Karnal to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 5h 21m.

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