What is the cheapest way to get from Samālkha to Shimla?

The cheapest way to get from Samālkha to Shimla is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samālkha to Shimla?

The fastest way to get from Samālkha to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.

Is there a direct bus between Samālkha and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Samālkha to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Samalkhan and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Panipat and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Samālkha and Shimla?

No, there is no direct train from Samālkha to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Samalkha and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Samālkha to Shimla?

The distance between Samālkha and Shimla is 279 km. The road distance is 271.1 km.

How do I travel from Samālkha to Shimla without a car?

The best way to get from Samālkha to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,100.

How long does it take to get from Samālkha to Shimla?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Samālkha to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samālkha to Shimla bus from?

Samālkha to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Panipat station.

Where do I catch the Samālkha to Shimla train from?

Samālkha to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Samalkha station.

Train or bus from Samālkha to Shimla?

The best way to get from Samālkha to Shimla is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Samālkha to Shimla bus arrive?

Samālkha to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Chandigarh station.

Where does the Samālkha to Shimla train arrive?

Samālkha to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.

Can I drive from Samālkha to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Samālkha to Shimla is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Samālkha to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 664+ hotels available in Shimla.

Samālkha to Shimla - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, night bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Samālkha to Shimla by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), night bus, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Samalkha to Kalka12311 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla
5h 53m
₹2,379–4,063
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samalkha to Kalka12311 / ...
2. Take the train from Kalka to Simla52455 / ...
10h 28m
₹309–2,463
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car ParkingFlixBus IN0212B
7h 24m
₹606–1,649
Night bus, bus
1. Take the night bus from Panipat to Chandigarh
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi515 / ...
7h 51m
₹965–1,879
Drive 271.1 km
1. Drive from Samālkha to Shimla271.1 km
4h 3m
₹2,896–4,183
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Samālkha to Shimla271.1 km
4h 3m
₹6,500–8,000

Samālkha to Shimla by train

14Weekly Trains

10h 28mAverage Duration

₹309Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Samālkha, India and Shimla, India?

FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking once daily. Tickets cost ₹480–1,500 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samalkha to Simla via Kalka in around 10h 28m.

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