There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Haridwar by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Haridwar Jntrain
6h 25m₹2,523–5,039Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus 139 / ...
8h 53m₹500–1,600Drive 267.7 km
- Drive from Shimla to Haridwarcar 267.7 km
4h 37m₹3,019–4,361Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Haridwartaxi 267.7 km
4h 37m₹6,500–8,000
Shimla to Haridwar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Haridwar is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Haridwar is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi and arriving at Haridwar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Shimla and Haridwar is 310 km. The road distance is 267.7 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Haridwar without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Shimla to Haridwar, including transfers.
Shimla to Haridwar bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Haridwar bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Haridwar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Haridwar is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Shimla to Haridwar.
There are 413+ hotels available in Haridwar.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Haridwar, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwar hourly. Tickets cost ₹500–1,600 and the journey takes 8h 53m.
- 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 Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- AC Himdhara
- ₹800–1,100
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–8,000
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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