There are 9 ways to get from Shimla to Palwal by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Palwaltrain
7h 3m₹2,553–5,239Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain
- Take the train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Palwaltrain
12h 26m₹454–3,628Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from Kaushambi to Palwal Cutbus
10h 20m₹938–3,161Drive 399.4 km
- Drive from Shimla to Palwalcar 399.4 km
5h 59m₹4,397–6,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Palwaltaxi 399.4 km
5h 59m₹9,500–12,000Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, 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 New Delhi to Palwaltrain
6h 48m₹3,451–11,026Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Palwaltrain
8h 50m₹597–3,426Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus
- Take the bus from Sarai Kale Khan to Palwalbus Ordinary
13h 37m₹665–1,270Taxi to Kulu, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kulu (KUU)taxi
- Fly from Kulu (KUU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KUU - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Palwaltrain
6h 50m₹7,802–27,542
Shimla to Palwal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Palwal is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,300 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Palwal is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Palwal. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Palwal Cut via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, Kashmere Gate City bus Terminal and Kaushambi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Palwal. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Palwal via Kalka and Hazrat Nizamuddin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Shimla and Palwal is 409 km. The road distance is 399.4 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Palwal without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Shimla to Palwal, including transfers.
Shimla to Palwal bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Palwal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Palwal is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Palwal, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Palwal Cut via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, Kashmere Gate City bus Terminal, Anand Vihar ISBT Main Road, and Kaushambi in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Palwal via Kalka and Hazrat Nizamuddin in around 12h 26m.
- 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
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–8,500
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kulu to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from New Delhi to Palwal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chandigarh to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
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 Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Palwal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- 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)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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 Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,000
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- 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
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Kaushambi to Palwal Cut
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–270
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹140–180
- Janrath
- ₹190–270
Bus from Sarai Kale Khan to Palwal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–250
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹130–170
- Janrath
- ₹180–250
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–12,000
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
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 Palwal bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Shimla to Palwal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Palwal is 399 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Shimla to Palwal.
There are six+ hotels available in Palwal.













