There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Kaithal by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kaithal19412
4h 26m₹2,928–4,483Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh179
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Kaithal
5h 58m₹387–532Drive 216.3 km
- Drive from Shimla to Kaithal216.3 km
3h 18m₹2,258–3,261Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kaithal216.3 km
3h 18m₹5,000–6,500Bus, train via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh179
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kaithal19412
5h 48m₹439–2,132Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla to Zirakpur
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kaithal19412
6h 4m₹1,129–3,063Bus, train via Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarh139 / ...
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kaithal19412
7h 31m₹421–2,106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kaithal is to bus which costs ₹380 - ₹550 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kaithal is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Kaithal. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Kaithal via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Shimla and Kaithal is 242 km. The road distance is 216.3 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kaithal without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Shimla to Kaithal, including transfers.
Shimla to Kaithal bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Kaithal bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kaithal is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Shimla to Kaithal.
There are two+ hotels available in Kaithal.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kaithal, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kaithal via Chandigarh in around 5h 58m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Kaithal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–390
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–390
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–360
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹250–360
- Phone
- +917412069719
- dgmit.rsrtc@rajasthan.gov.in
- Website
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Chandigarh to Kaithal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–150
- Schedules at
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
- Book at
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
- Phone
- +91 080-46333629
- support@mybusbookings.com
- Website
- northernbuses.com
Bus from Shimla to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,400
- Website
- https://www.northernbuses.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–6,500
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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