There are 6 ways to get from Kotdwar to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
8h 32m₹2,615–6,089Train, bus via Chandīgarh
cheapest- Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Chandigarhtrain 12231 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 24m₹553–3,299Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Haridwartaxi
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1229 / ...
11h 25m₹1,696–2,937Drive 317.4 km
- Drive from Kotdwar to Shimlacar 317.4 km
6h₹3,442–4,971Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Shimlataxi 317.4 km
6h₹7,500–9,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Haridwar Jntrain 14041 / ...
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1229 / ...
14h 8m₹725–3,489
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotdwar to Shimla is to train and bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹550 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kotdwar to Shimla is to drive which takes 6h and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
The distance between Kotdwar and Shimla is 353 km. The road distance is 317.4 km.
The best way to get from Kotdwar to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Kotdwar to Shimla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotdwar to Shimla is 317 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Kotdwar to Shimla.
There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Kotdwar, India and Shimla, India?
There is no direct connection from Kotdwar to Shimla. However, you can take the line 12037 train to Najibabad Jn, take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Haridwar then take the bus to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Najibabad Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Najibabad Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Najibabad Jn to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹480–700
- Ordinary
- ₹600–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,500
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 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–9,500
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
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