There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Meerut by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
- Take the train from Kalka to Meerut City14332
6h 42m₹2,433–4,239Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalka52452 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Meerut City14332
11h 10m₹334–2,628Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate179
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32
- Take the bus from Noida Bus Station to Meerut Bus Station
12h 3m₹669–1,395Drive 327.9 km
- Drive from Shimla to Meerut327.9 km
5h 2m₹3,476–5,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Meerut327.9 km
5h 2m₹8,000–10,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)IXC - DEL
- Take the bus from Noida Bus Station to Meerut Bus Station
7h 23m₹3,388–17,300Bus via FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking
- Take the bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32
- Take the bus from Noida Bus Station to Meerut Bus Station
12h 24m₹720–2,195
Shimla to Meerut by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Meerut is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Meerut is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Meerut station. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Meerut Bus Station via ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal and Noida Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Meerut. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Meerut City via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Shimla and Meerut is 349 km. The road distance is 327.9 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Meerut without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Shimla to Meerut, including transfers.
Shimla to Meerut bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Meerut train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Meerut is to bus which takes 12h 3m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Meerut, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Meerut Bus Station via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal, Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32, and Noida Bus Station in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Meerut City via Kalka in around 11h 10m.
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- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–12,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- 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)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,000
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
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
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- info@dimts.in
- Website
- dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–160
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹14–21
- AC Buses
- ₹25–35
- Airport Express Services
- ₹120–160
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Noida Bus Station to Meerut Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹138–270
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹140–180
- Janrath
- ₹190–270
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–10,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Meerut bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate station.
Shimla to Meerut train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Meerut is 328 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Shimla to Meerut.
There are 54+ hotels available in Meerut.