There are 5 ways to get from Makhu to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Makhu to Rajpura Jntrain 13308
- Take the taxi from Rajpura Jn to Shimlataxi
6h 46m₹3,676–5,540Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Makhu to Ambala Cant Jntrain 13308
- Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1223 / ...
11h 31m₹496–2,718Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Makhu to FlixBus Beas - Army Gatetaxi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Beas - Army Gate to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus 515 / ...
7h 38m₹2,105–3,595Drive 283.1 km
- Drive from Makhu to Shimlacar 283.1 km
4h 37m₹3,023–4,366Taxi
- Take the taxi from Makhu to Shimlataxi 283.1 km
4h 37m₹7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makhu to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹490 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Makhu to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
The distance between Makhu and Shimla is 325 km. The road distance is 283.1 km.
The best way to get from Makhu to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Makhu to Shimla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhu to Shimla is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Makhu to Shimla.
There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Makhu, India and Shimla, India?
There is no direct connection from Makhu to Shimla. However, you can take the train to Rajpura Jn then take the taxi to Shimla. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to FlixBus Beas - Army Gate, take the bus to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, walk to Isbt-43, take the bus to Isbt-17, walk to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Makhu to Rajpura Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Makhu to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- 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)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Beas - Army Gate to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–360
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹250–360
Bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,300
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹310–440
- Seater
- ₹500–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–8,500
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Sukh Travel
- Phone
- +91 90 56 67 12 21
- Website
- sukh-travel.business.site
Baba Cab
- Phone
- +91 86 99 88 99 55
- Website
- babacab.in
1313 Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 83 44 01 13 13
- Website
- 1313taxi.com
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