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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kotdwar to Shimla by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Haridwar, Uttarakhandtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    7h 48m

  2. Train, bus

    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. Train, taxi

    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

  4. Drive 317.9 km

    1. Drive from Kotdwar to Shimlacar car 317.9 km
    5h 59m
    ₹3,546–5,122

  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

Kotdwar to Shimla by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹745Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Kotdwar to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Haridwar, Uttarakhand, take the bus to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, then take the bus to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Alternatively, 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.

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