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How to get fromKotdwar to Shimlaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kotdwar to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kotdwara to Roorkeetrain train
    2. Take the train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    8h 43m
    ₹2,607–6,053

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Haridwar Jntrain train 13009 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1345 / ...
    14h 20m
    ₹745–3,489

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Haridwartaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    9h 51m

  4. Drive  317.9 km

    1. Drive from Kotdwar to Shimlacar car 317.9 km
    5h 59m
    ₹3,563–5,147

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Shimlataxi taxi 317.9 km
    5h 59m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  6. Train, bus via Ambāla

    1. Take the train from Kotdwara to Roorkeetrain train
    2. Take the train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    9h 40m
    ₹755–4,403

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Dehraduntrain train 14113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    13h 8m

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  • Distance: 352.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Kotdwar to Shimla. However, you can take the train to Roorkee, 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, take the bus to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.

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