There are 4 ways to get from Panchkula to Shimla by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
3h 17m₹365–1,200Drive 101 km
- Drive from Panchkula to Shimlacar 101 km
1h 36m₹1,147–1,657Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panchkula to Shimlataxi 101 km
1h 36m₹2,600–3,200Bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Chandigarh, Punjab - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
4h 34m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Panchkula to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹360 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Panchkula to Shimla is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Panchkula to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Army Hospital and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Panchkula and Shimla is 123 km. The road distance is 101 km.
The best way to get from Panchkula to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Panchkula to Shimla, including transfers.
Panchkula to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Chandigarh station.
Panchkula to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panchkula to Shimla is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Panchkula to Shimla.
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What companies run services between Panchkula, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹350–650 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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