There are 5 ways to get from Rupnagar to Shimla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ropar to Chandigarhbus 700
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 9m₹645–1,103Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rupnagar to Chandigarhtrain 04568 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
8h 43m₹372–3,013Drive 115.4 km
- Drive from Rupnagar to Shimlacar 115.4 km
2h 16m₹1,293–1,868Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rupnagar to Shimlataxi 115.4 km
2h 16m₹3,000–3,600Bus via Ropar
- Take the bus from Ropar to Chandigarhbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 18m₹642–1,095
Rupnagar to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rupnagar to Shimla is to bus via Ropar which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rupnagar to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Rupnagar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Ropar and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Rupnagar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Rupnagar and arriving at Simla via Chandigarh and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Rupnagar and Shimla is 155 km. The road distance is 115.4 km.
The best way to get from Rupnagar to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rupnagar to Shimla, including transfers.
Rupnagar to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Ropar station.
Rupnagar to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rupnagar station.
The best way to get from Rupnagar to Shimla is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Rupnagar, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Ropar to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh and Chandigarh in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rupnagar to Simla via Chandigarh and Kalka in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rupnagar to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Ropar to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–460
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹290–390
- AC Himdhara
- ₹330–460
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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More Questions & Answers
Rupnagar to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Rupnagar to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rupnagar to Shimla is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Rupnagar to Shimla.
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