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Shimla to Karnal

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Shimla to Karnal

Cheapest

Transport providers

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Karnal
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.03–$22.87

Bus operators

Laxmi Holidays

Phone:
+918377971006
Website:
laxmiholidays.com/
Bus from Tribune Chowk to Karnal
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

HRTC

Phone:
9418000529
Website:
online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.54–$3.68

Northern Travels

Phone:
+91 8894755055
Website:
northernbuses.com/
Bus from Shimla to Karnal
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$20.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Karnāl is to bus which costs $6.52 - $17.39 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Karnāl is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $25 - $38.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Karnāl?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shimla and arriving at Karnal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Shimla to Karnāl?

The distance between Shimla and Karnāl is 237 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimla to Karnāl without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $6.52 - $17.39 .

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

The bus from Shimla to Karnal takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Karnāl bus from?

Shimla to Karnāl bus services, operated by Northern Travels, depart from Shimla station.

Train or bus from Shimla to Karnāl?

The best way to get from Shimla to Karnāl is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $6.52 - $17.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27.17 - $51.09 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Shimla to Karnāl bus arrive?

Shimla to Karnāl bus services, operated by Northern Travels, arrive at Karnal station.

Can I drive from Shimla to Karnāl?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Karnāl is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Shimla to Karnāl.

Where can I stay near Karnāl?

There are 25+ hotels available in Karnāl. Prices start at $11.42 per night.
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