There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Roorkee by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarhtaxi
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Roorkeetrain 12232 / ...
4h 37m₹2,938–4,583Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Rurkibus 139
6h 41m₹460–1,500Drive 262.2 km
- Drive from Shimla to Roorkeecar 262.2 km
4h 18m₹2,816–4,067Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Roorkeetaxi 262.2 km
4h 18m₹6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Roorkee is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Roorkee is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi and arriving at Rurki. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Shimla and Roorkee is 266 km. The road distance is 262.2 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Roorkee without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Shimla to Roorkee, including transfers.
Shimla to Roorkee bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Roorkee bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Rurki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Roorkee is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Shimla to Roorkee.
There are 74+ hotels available in Roorkee.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Roorkee, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Rurki once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Roorkee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–8,000
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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