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11 h 5 min
898 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Lucknow to Shimla

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Cheapest
By car (898 km)
11 h 5 min
898 km.
from $49
Other
Rideshare
11 h 5 min
898 km.
from $11.71
Bus, Plane (Fly Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Chandigarh International Airport)
6 h 3 min
597 km.
from $55.50
Train, bus via Ambāla, Train, bus via Ambāla
16 h 10 min
598 km.
from $19.11
Train, Taxi
13 h 17 min
598 km.
from $95.91
Bus
18 h 10 min
597 km.
from $61.04
Bus, Plane (Fly Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Jolly Grant Airport)
6 h 45 min
597 km.
from $183.11
Train, Plane
11 h 4 min
597 km.
from $127.15
Train, Bus
16 h 48 min
598 km.
from $50.54

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$88.93
Plane from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Jolly
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.17–$215.97
Plane from Kanpur Civil Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$228.68

Air India Limited

Website:
airindia.in/
Plane from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$47.01–$152.45

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknow to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.45–$101.63
Train from Lucknow to Kanpur
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.78–$11.31
Train from Lucknow to Ambala
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$4.19–$95.28
Train from Lucknow to Saharanpur
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.81–$82.58

Bus operators

Laxmi Holidays

Phone:
+918377971006
Email:
Website:
laxmiholidays.com/
Bus from Lucknow to Delhi
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.97–$35.57
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Ambala
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.97–$22.87

HRTC

Phone:
9418000529
Email:
Website:
online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.41–$3.56
Bus from Ambala to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.68–$17.79
Bus from Saharanpur to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.72–$17.28

Northern Travels

Phone:
+91 8894755055
Email:
Website:
northernbuses.com/
Bus from Ambala to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.70–$17.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Shimla is to train and bus via Ambāla which costs $6.52 - $97.83 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Lucknow and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucknow to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Alambagh and arriving at Shimla via Lucknow, Kashmiri Gate and Ambala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Lucknow to Shimla?

The distance between Lucknow and Shimla is 724 km. The road distance is 894.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucknow to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 17m and costs $33.70 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Lucknow to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucknow to Shimla bus from?

Lucknow to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Lucknow station.

Where does the Lucknow to Shimla bus arrive?

Lucknow to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate station.

Can I drive from Lucknow to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Shimla is 894 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Lucknow to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 754+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at $33.26 per night.
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