There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Meerut by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or night bus
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Meerut Citytrain 14332
6h 42m₹2,433–4,239Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain 52452 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Meerut Citytrain 14332
11h 10m₹334–2,628Bus via Dehradun
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
8h 35mDrive 327.9 km
- Drive from Shimla to Meerutcar 327.9 km
5h 2m₹3,702–5,348Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Meeruttaxi 327.9 km
5h 2m₹8,000–10,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane IXC - DEL
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to Meerut Citytrain
6h 56m₹5,053–13,134Bus, night bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the night bus from Zirakpur to Ambalanightbus
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpurtrain
- Take the train from Saharanpur to Meerut Citytrain
8h₹1,285–4,334Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
10h 6m
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Meerut is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Meerut is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Meerut. However, there are services departing from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and arriving at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh via Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
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 India Tours & Travels, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 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 via Dehradun which takes 8h 35m and costs . 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, Himachal Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh via Dehradun, Uttarakhand in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Meerut City via Kalka in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–9,500
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–9,500
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–23,000
- 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 Ghaziabad to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Saharanpur to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
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
- 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
- ₹360–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Night bus from Zirakpur to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–10,000
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Meerut bus services, operated by India Tours & Travels, arrive at Dehradun, Uttarakhand 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.
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