3 Ways To Reach From Chandigarh To Shimla

by Vishal Sharma. 23 April 2022

Chandigarh To Shimla

If you want to reach Chandigarh to Shimla there are possible three ways by which you can reach Shimla easily.

1) By Bus

2) By Taxi

3) By Train

Below, we’ll go over each of the three options in more detail:

1) By Bus:

Travelling by bus from Chandigarh to Shimla is the simplest and most cost-effective option. The distance between Chandigarh and Shimla is around 112 KMs, and the journey time is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes depending upon the bus in which you are travelling and its stops. As a result of the difference, this option is far more attractive. You can take the bus from a variety of locations, including ISBT-43 Chandigarh, Housing Board Chandigarh, Pinjore, Tribune Chowk, and Old Panchkula.

There are numerous bus options from Chandigarh to Shimla. Along with HRTC you will get Chandigarh Transport Corporation (CTU), Haryana Roadways, Punjab Roadways and many private buses.

Chandigarh-Panchkula-Pinjore-Dharampur-Kumarhatti-Barog-Solan-Kandaghat-Shoghi-Taradevi-Shimla is the route from Chandigarh to Shimla.

If you opt to travel to Shimla by bus, the following are the fares for a government bus area unit:

HRTC Bus Fares From ISBT 43 Chandigarh to Shimla

Bus Operator	Departure	Arrival	Fare
HRTC - Ordinary	06:12	10:15	₹250
HRTC - Ordinary	20:00	00:30	₹250
HRTC - Ordinary	18:00	22:30	₹250
HRTC - Ordinary	20:20	01:00	₹248
HRTC - Himmani	17:50	22:20	₹306
HRTC - Volvo/Scania	19:00	23:30	₹428

2) By Taxi

Taxis are the best way to get to Shimla if you want a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. You can easily hire a cab for roughly Rs.1600, and the price varies based on the automobile model. Also, you can get a shared taxi for around Rs.400 per person from Housing Board Chandigarh or a Traveller for around Rs. 300 per person.

The advantage of using a taxi is that you can stop whenever you want, if you like a spot and want to take some pictures, which you cannot do when travelling by bus. A taxi is often the ideal alternative if you have a lot of bags.

3) By Train

If you want to have a true travel experience, board the train from Chandigarh to Shimla. The train’s route is Kalka-Shimla.

Chandigarh to Shimla Train Routes

Train	52451	52453	52459	52455
Train Name	SHIVALK DLX EXP	KALKA SIMLA EXP	KALKA SIMLA EXP	HIMALYAN QUEEN
From	Kalka	Kalka	Kalka	Kalka
Departure	05:45	06:20	07:00	12:10
To	Shimla	Shimla	Shimla	Shimla
Arrival	10:35	11:35	12:55	17:30
Duration	4:50	5:15	5:55	5:20
Running	Mon to Fri	Mon to Fri	Mon to Fri	Mon to Fri

Chandigarh to Shimla Distance

Chandigarh to Shimla Distance by Road, Air and by Train

Chandigarh to Shimla Distance by Road is	112 Kms
Chandigarh to Shimla Distance by Air is	53 Kms
Chandigarh to Shimla Distance by Train is	120 Kms

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Manjathal Sanctury
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Geity Heritage Cultural Complex
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