There are 8 ways to get from Palwal to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Palwal to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
7h 23m₹2,528–5,280Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palwal to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain
- Take the train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
13h 10m₹455–3,659Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Palwal Cut to Sector 37bus
- Take the bus from Shashi Chowk to ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
10h 35m₹903–3,189Drive 400.9 km
- Drive from Palwal to Shimlacar 400.9 km
6h 3m₹4,373–6,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palwal to Shimlataxi 400.9 km
6h 3m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Palwal to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DEL - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
7h 8m₹3,423–10,440Train, bus
- Take the train from Palwal to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 38m₹576–3,390Bus
- Take the bus from Palwal to Sarai Kale Khanbus Ordinary
- Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
13h 16m₹635–1,279
Palwal to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palwal to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Palwal to Shimla is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palwal to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Palwal Cut and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Shashi Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, Sector 29/31 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Palwal to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Palwal and arriving at Simla via Hazrat Nizamuddin and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Palwal and Shimla is 409 km. The road distance is 400.9 km.
The best way to get from Palwal to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Palwal to Shimla, including transfers.
Palwal to Shimla bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Palwal Cut station.
Palwal to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palwal station.
The best way to get from Palwal to Shimla is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 10h 35m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Palwal, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Palwal Cut to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Sector 37, Shashi Chowk, ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palwal to Simla via Hazrat Nizamuddin and Kalka in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–9,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palwal to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from New Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from New Delhi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palwal to Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- 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)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Palwal Cut to Sector 37
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–240
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹120–160
- Janrath
- ₹170–240
Bus from Palwal to Sarai Kale Khan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–240
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹120–160
- Janrath
- ₹170–240
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- info@dimts.in
- Website
- dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Shashi Chowk to ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–140
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹13–19
- AC Buses
- ₹23–35
- Airport Express Services
- ₹100–140
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,900
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹500–1,900
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
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
Bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,000
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Palwal to Shimla bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Sector 37 station.
Palwal to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Hazrat Nizamuddin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palwal to Shimla is 401 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Palwal to Shimla.
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