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 ₹2,299
- Innova from ₹3,999
- 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).
| Car | Seats | One-way from | Round trip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback Swift / WagonR class |
4 | ₹1,999 | ₹11/km | Quote |
| Sedan Dzire / Etios / Aura |
4 | ₹2,299 | ₹12/km | Quote |
| Maruti Ertiga 6-seater MUV |
6 | ₹2,999 | ₹14/km | Quote |
| Kia Carens 6-seater premium MPV |
6 | ₹3,499 | ₹16/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Crysta 6+1 / 7-seater SUV |
7 | ₹3,999 | ₹19/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller Force Traveller 12–14 seater |
12 | ₹6,999 | ₹26/km | Quote |
| Force Urbania Luxury van, up to 17 seats |
17 | ₹9,999 | ₹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
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
Toyota Innova Crysta
Best for: Hill circuits, senior citizens, groups of 6–7
Tempo Traveller
Best for: Groups, pilgrimages, office trips
Force Urbania
Best for: Premium group transfers & weddings
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 ₹2,299 for a sedan, ₹2,999 for an Ertiga, ₹3,499 for a Kia Carens and ₹3,999 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.
