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
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Meerutbus
9h 8m₹1,437–4,226Drive 327.9 km
- Drive from Shimla to Meerutcar 327.9 km
5h 2m₹3,635–5,251Taxi
- 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₹3,661–12,376Bus, 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₹1,193–4,076Bus via Roorkee
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Rurkibus 139
- Take the bus from Roorkie to Meerutbus
9h 20m₹1,163–2,913
Shimla to Meerut by train
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 ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Meerut. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Meerut via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk and Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
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 9h 8m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,300. 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 via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, and Kashmiri Gate in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Meerut City via Kalka in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–9,000
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,900
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹500–1,900
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Meerut
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Roorkie to Meerut
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- 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 Zirakpur 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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