Chandigarh to Shimla Taxi
Chandigarh to Shimla taxi, in about three hours
The quickest hill escape from the Tricity. Pickup from IXC airport, the railway station or your door; add Kasauli, Chail or Kufri on the way.
- 115 km · 3–3.5 hrs
- Sedan from ₹2,499
- Innova from ₹4,499
- Hatchback → Tempo Traveller
- One-way or round trip
Chandigarh to Shimla Taxi: distance, time and fare
Chandigarh to Shimla taxi fare
Indicative starting prices for off-season weekdays. Same fare for the return direction (Shimla to Chandigarh).
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
| Car | Seats | One-way from (Standard) | Round trip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback Swift / Celerio / WagonR class |
4 | ₹2,199 | ₹11/km | Quote |
| Sedan Dzire / Etios / Aura |
4 | ₹2,499 | ₹12/km | Quote |
| Maruti Ertiga 6-seater MUV |
6 | ₹3,299 | ₹14/km | Quote |
| Kia Carens 6-seater premium MPV |
6 | ₹3,799 | ₹16/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Crysta 6+1 / 7-seater SUV |
7 | ₹4,499 | ₹19/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Hycross 7-seater premium MPV |
7 | ₹4,999 | ₹22/km | Quote |
| Toyota Fortuner 7-seater premium SUV |
6 | ₹7,499 | ₹32/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller Force Traveller 12–14 seater |
12 | ₹7,499 | ₹26/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater Force Traveller 17 seater |
17 | ₹8,499 | ₹30/km | Quote |
| Force Urbania Luxury van, up to 17 seats |
17 | ₹10,999 | ₹36/km | Quote |
- Included in one-way fares: AC car, fuel, driver and driver allowance.
- Extra at actuals: tolls, parking, and state entry tax / permit where the car crosses a state border (Himachal charges non-HP vehicles an entry fee).
- Round trips & multi-day tours: per-km rate × kilometres driven (minimum 250 km a day) + ₹400 a night driver allowance (₹500 for Tempo Traveller & Urbania).
- Peak dates cost more: May–June, Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends. Your WhatsApp quote shows the all-in total before you pay anything.
Fare calculator
One-way drop · 115 km · fuel, driver and driver allowance included
- Tolls, parking & state entry fee extra at actuals
- Final price confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay
Watch the Chandigarh to Shimla drive – with the fare
The real 115 km road from OpenStreetMap, drawn live as the car drives it. Pick a car and trip type – the fare for every fleet tier updates below, then lock it on WhatsApp.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · road routing by OSRM · map tiles by OpenFreeMap. Distances and times are road estimates for planning; your WhatsApp quote is the final price.
Chandigarh to Shimla by road, stop by stop
The route our drivers take, with the stops worth making.
- ChandigarhAirport, railway station, ISBT, Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur.
- PinjoreMughal-era Pinjore gardens, 20 km out.
- Kalka · ParwanooHimachal border and the Timber Trail ropeway.
- DharampurTurn-off for Kasauli (12 km) and the Kalka–Shimla toy-train line.
- Solan · KandaghatChail is a 30 km detour from Kandaghat.
- ShimlaDrop at the nearest road point to your hotel.
Choose your car for Shimla
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
4 seatsHatchback
Best for: Couples & short transfers
4 seatsSedan
Best for: Couples & small families, highway runs
6 seatsMaruti Ertiga
Best for: Families of 5–6 on a budget
6 seatsKia Carens
Best for: Families who want extra comfort
7 seatsToyota Innova Crysta
Best for: Hill circuits, senior citizens, groups of 6–7
7 seatsToyota Innova Hycross
Best for: Premium family trips, quieter and roomier than the Crysta
6 seatsToyota Fortuner
Best for: VIP transfers, weddings, Leh & Spiti roads
12 seatsTempo Traveller
Best for: Groups, pilgrimages, office trips
17 seatsTempo Traveller 17-seater
Best for: Bigger groups, Char Dham, school & office tours
17 seatsForce Urbania
Best for: Premium group transfers & weddings
26 seatsMini coach 26-seater
Best for: Wedding parties, corporate outings, school trips
35 seatsAC coach 35-seater
Best for: Large groups, yatras and corporate tours
45 seatsLuxury coach 45-seater
Best for: Big groups between Delhi, Chandigarh and the hills
Photo credits (the cars shown are representative of each class, not the exact vehicle you will get)
- Hatchback – Exhibit Magazine, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Sedan – Sant1207ug, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Maruti Ertiga – Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Kia Carens – DriveSpark, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Crysta – Premnath Kudva, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Hycross – Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Fortuner – Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller – वंपायर, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater – Yann Forget, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Mini coach 26-seater – Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- AC coach 35-seater – LoveofZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Luxury coach 45-seater – Karthik Nadar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Hero film – real Himalayan road footage from Pexels (free licence): Vikash Singh (Solang Valley), Ex Route Adventures (snow pass), Vishal Kumar (Himachal hairpins), Nitin Khajotia (mountain road drone)
Road tips for Chandigarh to Shimla
Himachal entry fee
Cars registered outside Himachal pay an entry fee at the state barrier (₹100 a day for passenger vehicles up to 12 seats in 2026–27; commercial and larger vehicles pay more). It is added to your quote at actuals. Details: Himachal entry tax & permits 2026.
Kasauli, Chail, Kufri
Each adds 1–3 hours. Tell us when you book and we fold it into one fare.
Shimla’s sealed roads
The Mall and Ridge are car-free. We drop at the nearest allowed point and help with porters if your hotel is uphill.
Weekend traffic
Friday evening and Sunday afternoon queues at Parwanoo can add 1–2 hours; an early start avoids them.
Snow months need a plan
From mid-December to February roads above Shimla and Manali can close after fresh snow. Drivers carry chains; sometimes the last stretch is done in a local 4×4. We confirm the day before.
Booked in four simple steps
Tell us the trip
Pickup point, drop, date, number of people and luggage — WhatsApp, call or the form below.
Get one clear quote
Car, driver, total fare and what it includes, usually within 15–30 minutes.
Confirm with a small advance
Pay the advance on our secure payment page (UPI / card). The balance is paid as written in your quote.
Driver details a day before
Driver name, phone and car number on WhatsApp. Our team tracks the trip until you’re dropped.
Get your fixed fare now
Tell us the trip and a Suzu travel desk member replies on WhatsApp with the car, driver and one all-in price. No booking fee, no spam.
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Questions travellers ask
How much is a taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla?
One-way starts around ₹2,499 for a sedan, ₹3,299 for an Ertiga, ₹3,799 for a Kia Carens and ₹4,499 for an Innova Crysta. Tolls, parking and the Himachal entry fee are extra at actuals.
How long does Chandigarh to Shimla take?
About 3–3.5 hours for 115 km. Add 1–2 hours on busy weekends.
Can I do Chandigarh to Shimla and back in one day?
Yes. A same-day return with Kufri or the Mall is common; it’s billed as a local round trip. Ask for the day-trip fare.
Do you pick up from Chandigarh airport and railway station?
Yes, from IXC arrivals, Chandigarh railway station, Kalka station, ISBT-43 and any address in Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur.
Is Shimla to Chandigarh the same price?
Yes, the same fares apply in reverse, including drops at Chandigarh airport.
Can we add Kasauli on the way?
Yes, Kasauli is a short detour from Dharampur. Most people add 2–3 hours for Christ Church and Sunset Point.
