There are 4 ways to get from Kullu to Shimla by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Bilaspur
best- Take the bus from Kullu to Bilaspurbus
- Take the bus from Bilaspur to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 23 / ...
6h 26m₹509–705Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kullu to Mandibus
- Take the bus from Mandi to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 916
7h 27m₹491–1,141Drive 193.2 km
- Drive from Kullu to Shimlacar 193.2 km
3h 19m₹2,097–3,029Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kullu to Shimlataxi 193.2 km
3h 19m₹4,800–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kullu to Shimla is to bus via Bilaspur which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kullu to Shimla is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kullu to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kullu and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi via Bilaspur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Kullu and Shimla is 209 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.
The best way to get from Kullu to Shimla without a car is to bus via Bilaspur which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹500 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Kullu to Shimla, including transfers.
Kullu to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Kullu station.
Kullu to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Bilaspur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kullu to Shimla is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Kullu to Shimla.
There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Kullu to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi via Bilaspur in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Kullu to Bilaspur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–390
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–390
Bus from Bilaspur to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹230–320
Bus from Kullu to Mandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹210–300
Bus from Mandi to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–850
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹280–390
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Manali Taxi Cab Service
Kullu Manali Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 94 18 57 80 00
- Website
- hillcabz.in
Chandel Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 76 50 08 85 18
- Website
- chandeltaxiservice.com
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