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

The cheapest way to get from Samrāla to Shimla is to train and bus via Chandīgarh which costs ₹390 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samrāla to Shimla is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.

How far is it from Samrāla to Shimla?

The distance between Samrāla and Shimla is 192 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Samrāla to Shimla without a car is to train and bus via Chandīgarh which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Samrāla to Shimla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Samrāla to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Samrāla to Shimla is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Samrāla to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 679+ hotels available in Shimla.

Samrāla to Shimla - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Samrāla to Shimla by train, 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.

Train, bus via Chandīgarh
best
1. Take the train from Samarala to Chandigarh12412
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi515 / ...
4h 31m
₹392–1,941
Drive 151.1 km
1. Drive from Samrāla to Shimla151.1 km
2h 37m
₹1,581–2,283
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Samrāla to Shimla151.1 km
2h 37m
₹3,800–4,600
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Samarala to Chandigarh12412
2. Take the bus from Zirakpur to Shimla
5h 8m
₹1,097–2,981

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 192 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Samrāla, Punjab, India and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Samrāla to Shimla. However, you can take the train to Chandigarh, walk to Railway Station, take the line 22 bus to Isbt-17, walk to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can drive from Samrāla to Shimla in around 2h 37m.

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