What is the best way to travel from Chandigarh to Shimla?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool and Buses to Shimla from Chandigarh. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 10 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Shimla from Chandigarh?
You can reach Shimla with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m009:00Chandigarh12:00Shimla0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chandigarh (India) at 05/04/2025 09:00:00 to , Shimla (India) arriving at 05/04/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Himachal Road Transport Corporation4h 0m001:30ChandigarhBus Station05:30ShimlaBus stop0BasicA Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 01:30:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Laxmi Holidays3h 45m003:35ChandigarhBus Station07:20ShimlaBus stop0BusinessA Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 03:35:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 07:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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City Land Travels4h 20m014:45ChandigarhBus Station19:05ShimlaBus stop0BusinessA Bus from City Land Travels goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 14:45:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 19:05:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Northern Travels3h 20m005:00ChandigarhBus Station08:20ShimlaBus stop0BusinessA Bus from Northern Travels goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 05:00:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 08:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Zingbus4h 25m003:45ChandigarhBus Station08:10ShimlaBus stop0BusinessA Bus from Zingbus goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 03:45:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 08:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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What are the fastest trips from Chandigarh to Shimla?
You can get to Shimla from Chandigarh in just 3h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m009:00Chandigarh12:00Shimla0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chandigarh (India) at 05/04/2025 09:00:00 to , Shimla (India) arriving at 05/04/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Northern Travels3h 20m005:00ChandigarhBus Station08:20ShimlaBus stop0BusinessA Bus from Northern Travels goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 05:00:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 08:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Laxmi Holidays3h 45m003:35ChandigarhBus Station07:20ShimlaBus stop0BusinessA Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 03:35:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 07:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Himachal Road Transport Corporation4h 0m001:30ChandigarhBus Station05:30ShimlaBus stop0BasicA Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 01:30:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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City Land Travels4h 20m014:45ChandigarhBus Station19:05ShimlaBus stop0BusinessA Bus from City Land Travels goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 14:45:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 19:05:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Zingbus4h 25m003:45ChandigarhBus Station08:10ShimlaBus stop0BusinessA Bus from Zingbus goes from Bus Station, Chandigarh (India) at 09/04/2025 03:45:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 09/04/2025 08:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla
What are the most popular stations in Chandigarh and Shimla?
In Chandigarh, you will usually depart from Railway Station, Sec Bus Stop or Bus Station, while in Shimla you will be arriving at Taradevi Bus Stop, Train Station or Tutikandi, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Shimla from Chandigarh? With 3 connections between 10 Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chandigarh and Shimla, you can pay as low as £3 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Shimla in just 3h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chandigarh and Shimla are BlaBlaCar, Himachal Road Transport Corporation and Laxmi Holidays, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Chandigarh and Shimla is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Chandigarh Airport or to Jutogh, and look at flights from Chandigarh Airport, and landing at Shimla Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Chandigarh to Shimla?
The most popular companies between Chandigarh and Shimla, are BlaBlaCar, Himachal Road Transport Corporation and Laxmi Holidays. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Himachal Road Transport Corporation, Laxmi Holidays, City Land Travels and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Chandigarh to Shimla
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chandigarh to Shimla. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Chandigarh to Shimla
How can I reach Shimla from Chandigarh?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Shimla from Chandigarh.
How far is Shimla from Chandigarh?
The distance between Chandigarh and Shimla is 54.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chandigarh and Shimla?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 13 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chandigarh to Shimla?
You can get to Shimla with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Chandigarh to Shimla?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Shimla in just 3h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Chandigarh and to Shimla
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chandigarh and to Shimla. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
