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Yamunanagar to Shimla

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Yamunanagar, Haryana to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

141 kmDistance
2.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹160
AC Seater₹250
Non-AC Sleeper₹230
AC Sleeper₹320
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹440
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹170
Third AC₹230
Second AC₹310
First AC₹420
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Yamunanagar to Shimla

141 km · ~2h 49m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Yamunanagar

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Shimla

    Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Yamunanagar to Shimla

141 km · ~3h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Yamunanagar

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Yamunanagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Yamunanagar → Shimla

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~141 km

    ~3h 8m|Tentative fare ₹160–₹440

  3. Arrive in Shimla

    Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Yamunanagar to Shimla

Nearest railway stations: Yamunanagar-Jagadhri for Yamunanagar, Shimla for Shimla.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 25h 55m in total

Jalandhar NDLS Express#14682 · Express
08:20 AMDarazpur
4h 30m34 stops
12:50 PMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 4h 25m wait

New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi#12005 · Shatabdi
05:15 PMNew Delhi
4h 5m42 stops
09:20 PMKalka

Change trains at Kalka — about 8h 10m wait

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52451 · Express
05:30 AMKalka
4h 45m17 stops
10:15 AMShimla

2 changes · 28h 45m in total

Shalimar Express#14646 · Express
05:30 AMDarazpur
5h 25m31 stops
10:55 AMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 4h 35m wait

Delhi Kalka Passenger#54303 · Passenger
03:30 PMOld Delhi
8h 10m41 stops
11:40 PMKalka

Change trains at Kalka — about 5h 50m wait

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52451 · Express
05:30 AMKalka
4h 45m17 stops
10:15 AMShimla

2 changes · 30h 13m in total

Kanpur Jammu Express#12469 · Superfast
04:02 AMPilkhani
1h 3m11 stops
05:05 AMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 13h 25m wait

Ambala Kalka Shuttle#54531 · Passenger
06:30 PMAmbala Cant Jn
1h 50m7 stops
08:20 PMKalka

Change trains at Kalka — about 9h 10m wait

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52451 · Express
05:30 AMKalka
4h 45m17 stops
10:15 AMShimla

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Yamunanagar to Shimla: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Yamunanagar to Shimla is about 141 km by road, roughly 2.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 141 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹160 · AC Seater ₹250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹230 · AC Sleeper ₹320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹310 · First AC ₹420

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Yamunanagar to Shimla. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Nahan60 km from Yamunanagar
  2. Morni85 km from Yamunanagar

    Haryana

  3. Solan115 km from Yamunanagar

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Things to Do in Shimla

Paragliding

At a distance of 25 km from center of Shimla, Junga village offers paragliding for adventure enthusiasts.

Chadwick Falls

The waterfall is at its most beautiful just after the monsoon. But for much of the year it can be quite dry, and not as impressive.

Christ Church

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Lower Bazaar

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The Mall

The Mall is the main shopping centre of Shimla. This shopping centre has a good number of banks, restaurants, post offices, clubs, bars and tourists offices.

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Suggested Shimla Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Shimla

  • Travel from Yamunanagar to Shimla (about 2.8 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Jakhu Temple

Day 2Explore Shimla

  • Visit Christ Church
  • Visit Dhingu Mata Temple
  • Visit Jakhoo Temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Himachal State Museum
  • Head back to Yamunanagar
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