There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Chopta by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Najibabad Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Kotdwara to Choptataxi
11h 18m₹6,143–10,239Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus 139 / ...
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Srinagarbus
- Take the taxi from Srinagar to Choptataxi
17h 9m₹3,840–5,813Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Najibabad Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Kotdwara to Choptataxi
12h 17m₹4,077–7,526Drive 465.6 km
- Drive from Shimla to Choptacar 465.6 km
8h 20m₹5,064–7,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Choptataxi 465.6 km
8h 20m₹11,000–14,000Bus, taxi via Roorkee
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Rurkibus 139
- Take the bus from Roorkie to Rishikeshbus
- Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Srinagarbus
- Take the taxi from Srinagar to Choptataxi
15h 17m₹4,403–7,113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Chopta is to bus and taxi which costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000 and takes 17h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Chopta is to drive which takes 8h 20m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
The distance between Shimla and Chopta is 511 km. The road distance is 465.6 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Chopta without a car is to taxi and train which takes 11h 18m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Shimla to Chopta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Chopta is 466 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Shimla to Chopta.
There are two+ hotels available in Chopta.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Chopta, India?
There is no direct connection from Shimla to Chopta. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to Najibabad Jn, take the line 04387 train to Kotdwara, then take the taxi to Chopta. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 26 bus to Railway Station, walk to Chandigarh, take the train to Najibabad Jn, take the line 04387 train to Kotdwara, then take the taxi to Chopta.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Najibabad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chandigarh to Najibabad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–380
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–380
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Rurki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,500
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹460–650
- Ordinary
- ₹600–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,500
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹490–700
- Ordinary
- ₹600–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Roorkie to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Phone
- 01382 - 224 208
- gmoult@rediffmail.com
- Website
- gmou.org
Bus from Rishīkesh to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹490–900
- Website
- https://gmou.org/
- Seater
- ₹490–900
Bus from Haridwar to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,000
- Website
- https://gmou.org/
- Seater
- ₹550–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–14,000
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
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