What is the cheapest way to get from Shimla to Samālkha?

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Samālkha is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹950 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimla to Samālkha?

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Samālkha is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.

Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Samālkha?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Samālkha. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking and arriving at Samalkhan via Ambala City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Shimla and Samālkha?

No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Samālkha. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Samalkha via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Shimla to Samālkha?

The distance between Shimla and Samālkha is 279 km. The road distance is 269.2 km.

How do I travel from Shimla to Samālkha without a car?

The best way to get from Shimla to Samālkha without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,100.

How long does it take to get from Shimla to Samālkha?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Shimla to Samālkha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Samālkha bus from?

Shimla to Samālkha bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking station.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Samālkha train from?

Shimla to Samālkha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.

Train or bus from Shimla to Samālkha?

The best way to get from Shimla to Samālkha is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Shimla to Samālkha bus arrive?

Shimla to Samālkha bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Ambala station.

Where does the Shimla to Samālkha train arrive?

Shimla to Samālkha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.

Can I drive from Shimla to Samālkha?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Samālkha is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Shimla to Samālkha.

Where can I stay near Samālkha?

There are 19+ hotels available in Samālkha.

Shimla to Samālkha - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Samālkha by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
2. Take the train from Kalka to Samalkha12312
5h 14m
₹2,403–4,039
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Simla to Kalka52452 / ...
2. Take the train from Kalka to Samalkha12312
9h 42m
₹304–2,428
Bus via Chandīgarh
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh179
2. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Panipat
5h 20m
₹1,449–2,982
Drive 269.2 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Samālkha269.2 km
3h 59m
₹2,856–4,125
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Samālkha269.2 km
3h 59m
₹6,500–8,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus AmbalaFlixBus IN0212 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ambala City to SamalkhanExpress
9h 27m
₹423–920

Shimla to Samālkha by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 42mAverage Duration

₹304Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shimla to Samālkha.

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Distance: 279.4 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Samālkha, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Samālkha via Chandigarh, Isbt-17, Sector 29/31, Tribune Chowk, and Panipat in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Samalkha via Kalka in around 9h 42m.

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