Which bus from Chandigarh to Shimla is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Chandigarh to Shimla. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Himachal Road Transport Corporation, Laxmi Holidays or Zingbus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 3h 54m | 04:36 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 08:30 | Shimla | Bus stop | Basic | £3 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 18/12/2025 04:36:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 4h 20m | 04:40 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 09:00 | Shimla | Bus stop | Basic | £3 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 18/12/2025 04:40:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Laxmi Holidays | 3h 5m | 04:40 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 07:45 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £5 |
A Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 18/12/2025 04:40:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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| Laxmi Holidays | 3h 20m | 04:00 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 07:20 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £6 |
A Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 18/12/2025 04:00:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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| Zingbus | 3h 35m | 05:15 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 08:50 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £6 |
A Bus from Zingbus goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 18/12/2025 05:15:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:50:00. 50 Business ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 4h 20m | 04:40 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 09:00 | Shimla | Bus stop | Basic | £3 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 20/12/2025 04:40:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Pal Travel Lines | 3h 0m | 04:30 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 07:30 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £9 |
A Bus from Pal Travel Lines goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 20/12/2025 04:30:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Bedi Travels | 4h 5m | 03:55 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 08:00 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £18 |
A Bus from Bedi Travels goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 20/12/2025 03:55:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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| Laxmi Holidays | 3h 25m | 03:55 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 07:20 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £19 |
A Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 20/12/2025 03:55:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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| Zingbus | 3h 15m | 05:15 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 08:30 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £20 |
A Bus from Zingbus goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 20/12/2025 05:15:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 4h 5m | 06:25 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 10:30 | Shimla | Bus stop | Basic | £3 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 22/12/2025 06:25:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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| Pal Travel Lines | 3h 0m | 04:30 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 07:30 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £14 |
A Bus from Pal Travel Lines goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 22/12/2025 04:30:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Zingbus | 3h 15m | 05:15 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 08:30 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £18 |
A Bus from Zingbus goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 22/12/2025 05:15:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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| Laxmi Holidays | 3h 25m | 03:55 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 07:20 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £19 |
A Bus from Laxmi Holidays goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 22/12/2025 03:55:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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| Bedi Travels | 4h 5m | 03:55 | Chandigarh | Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop | 08:00 | Shimla | Bus stop | Business | £21 |
A Bus from Bedi Travels goes from Sector 4 Panchkula Bus Stop, Chandigarh (India) at 22/12/2025 03:55:00 to Bus stop, Shimla (India) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chandigarh to Shimla is £2 on 31/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chandigarh and Shimla?
Saturday
is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily coaches from Chandigarh to Shimla. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Chandigarh and Shimla.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 30 coaches from Chandigarh to Shimla, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Chandigarh and Shimla, with 17 offers.
All facts for Chandigarh to Shimla bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Himachal Road Transport Corporation, Laxmi Holidays and Zingbus that travel daily 30 times by bus from Chandigarh to Shimla in one click. Book your Chandigarh to Shimla bus ticket starting from £2!
| Cheapest Bus | £2 |
| Fastest Bus | 2h 45m |
| Earliest Coach | 03:00 |
| Latest Coach | 20:20 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 30 Ø |
| Distance | 54.6 km |
| Coach Companies | Himachal Road Transport Corporation, Laxmi Holidays, Zingbus, Bedi Travels and Pal Travel Lines |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chandigarh to Shimla?
Every day, 30 buses from 5 coach companies leave Chandigarh for Shimla. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
15/12
Tuesday
16/12
Wednesday
17/12
Thursday
18/12
£3
Friday
19/12
£17
Saturday
20/12
£3
Sunday
21/12
£5
Monday
22/12
£3
Tuesday
23/12
£16
Wednesday
24/12
£9
Thursday
25/12
£21
Friday
26/12
Saturday
27/12
Sunday
28/12
Monday
29/12
Tuesday
30/12
Wednesday
31/12
£2
Thursday
01/01
Friday
02/01
Saturday
03/01
Sunday
04/01
Monday
05/01
Tuesday
06/01
£4
Wednesday
07/01
Thursday
08/01
Friday
09/01
Saturday
10/01
Sunday
11/01
The cheapest time to travel from Chandigarh to Shimla
With a price starting from £3, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chandigarh to Shimla. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £3.
Night
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chandigarh to Shimla, with £2. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.
How to save money travelling from Chandigarh to Shimla
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.
Book the ticket from Chandigarh to Shimla in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Chandigarh to Shimla, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Chandigarh to Shimla are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
All bus stations and stops in Chandigarh and Shimla
Here is a map with all coach stations in Chandigarh and Shimla. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
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All you need to know when you travel by bus from Chandigarh to Shimla
Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chandigarh to Shimla. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.
FAQs for Chandigarh to Shimla bus
How much does a Chandigarh Shimla coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chandigarh Shimla bus trip is available from £2 and takes 3h 54m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Chandigarh to Shimla?
This connection is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £2 to £21. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Shimla.
How many connections are available for the Chandigarh Shimla route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Chandigarh to Shimla is offered by roughly 30 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Shimla from Chandigarh take?
The quickest coach from Chandigarh to Shimla is provided by Pal Travel Lines and takes 2h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Chandigarh to Shimla?
The earliest bus to Shimla departs from Chandigarh at 03:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Chandigarh to Shimla?
The latest bus to Shimla departs from Chandigarh at 20:20. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Chandigarh Shimla route?
Passengers looking to travel from Chandigarh to Shimla can travel with Himachal Road Transport Corporation, Laxmi Holidays and Zingbus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Chandigarh and Shimla?
You can check all the direct connections between Chandigarh and Shimla by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Himachal Road Transport Corporation, Laxmi Holidays and Zingbus.
What can I take with me on the bus to Shimla from Chandigarh?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Chandigarh Shimla bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Chandigarh Shimla bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Chandigarh to Shimla?
CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 30 daily trips between Chandigarh and Shimla. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chandigarh to Shimla
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
Business
Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.
More bus routes to Chandigarh and to Shimla
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Popular Airport Transfers to Chandigarh and to Shimla
