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Researched and checked by the Himachal Cab Expert trip desk · Facts last checked 20 October 2026 · How we check

~115 km3–4 hoursOne way · Round trip · Multi-dayBest: Year-round departures
On the way to Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh

Distance and drive time are approximate and vary with season and traffic.

Shimla to Chandigarh taxi: quick answers

Distance
About 115 km by road
Drive time
3–4 hours with short stops
Taxi fare
Starting from ₹5,750 one way, all-inclusive
Best vehicle
Sedan for 1–3 · Innova for 4–6 · Tempo Traveller for 7–12
Best time to go
Year-round departures
Usual route
Solan, Dharampur, Parwanoo and Kalka (NH5)

Overview

Shimla to Chandigarh is about 115 km, typically 3 to 4 hours by taxi down the four-lane NH5 via Solan and Parwanoo. It's the standard trip to Chandigarh airport or railway station after a Shimla holiday, and most of it is downhill, from about 2,200 m to the plains. Traffic is the main variable: Sunday evenings and holiday weekends can add an hour at Shoghi and Parwanoo. For flights, we'll plan the pickup from your departure time with a sensible buffer.

Usual route: Solan, Dharampur, Parwanoo and Kalka (NH5)

Included

  • Fuel and driver allowance
  • Tolls and state entry taxes
  • Pickup anywhere in Shimla
  • Short refreshment stops

Not included

  • ×Parking at sightseeing stops
  • ×Detours beyond the agreed route (quoted upfront)
  • ×Night allowance on trips that need one (quoted upfront)

The climb from Shimla to Chandigarh

How high you go, and the stops along the way. Useful if anyone in your group gets motion sick or feels the altitude.

Start

2,376 m

Shimla

Total descent

−2,055 m

over ~115 km

Finish

321 m

Chandigarh

0 m1,000 m2,000 m
  1. Shimla
  2. Shoghi
  3. Dharampur
  4. Timber Trail, Parwanoo
  5. Chandigarh

Illustrative profile. Start, finish altitudes are approximate; stops are shown in order, not to scale.

Shimla to Chandigarh taxi fare and cab rates

Starting prices for a one-way trip (~115 km), per vehicle, with fuel, driver, tolls and HP entry tax included. Your exact price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book; it can vary with dates, vehicle model and extra stops. All Himachal taxi fares

Sedan

Swift Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar

42

₹5,750

starting · one way

SUV

Maruti Ertiga, Mahindra XUV or similar

63

₹7,250

starting · one way

Toyota Innova Crysta

Toyota Innova Crysta

64

₹8,000

starting · one way

Tempo Traveller (12-seater)

Force Traveller

128

₹13,000

starting · one way

Your quote

Shimla → Chandigarh

Sedan · one way · ~115 km

All-inclusive
  • FuelIncluded
  • Driver & driver allowanceIncluded
  • Highway tollsIncluded
  • Himachal state entry taxIncluded
  • Pickup anywhere in ShimlaIncluded

Total you pay

starting price

₹5,750

Only ever extra: parking at sightseeing stops you choose (paid at cost), and detours you add on the day (quoted before you go).

Driving tips for this route

  • 1For a flight from Chandigarh, plan to arrive 3 hours ahead; leave Shimla at least 5–6 hours before departure on weekends.
  • 2Hotels on or near the Mall are vehicle-restricted; the driver meets you at the nearest permitted point.
  • 3Stop at Dharampur or Solan for food; the plains section after Parwanoo is quick.

Worthwhile stops on the way

  1. Shimla

    Pickup

  2. Shoghi

    Hilltop town just outside Shimla; often the first traffic point.

  3. Dharampur

    Popular food stop on the four-lane.

  4. Timber Trail, Parwanoo

    Cable car at the foot of the hills; optional stop.

  5. Chandigarh

    Drop at your hotel

Weather & road conditions

Dec–Feb: snow days can briefly close roads around Shimla; town roads are cleared first, and the drive down is usually fine.
Jul–Aug: occasional slides near Solan; we build in buffer for airport drops.

Pickup options

  • • Shimla hotels (Mall Road, Chhota Shimla, Sanjauli, Kufri)
  • • Shimla railway station

Other ways to travel

HRTC and Volvo buses run Shimla–Chandigarh in about 4 hours, and the Kalka–Shimla toy train links with trains at Kalka. A taxi is the quickest door to door.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Shimla to Chandigarh cab cost?+

Starting one-way fares are Sedan ₹5,750, SUV ₹7,250, Toyota Innova Crysta ₹8,000, Tempo Traveller ₹13,000, all-inclusive with fuel, driver, tolls and Himachal entry tax. Your exact taxi price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book.

How long is Shimla to Chandigarh by taxi?+

About 115 km, usually 3 to 4 hours (approximate; verification pending).

Can you drop at Chandigarh airport?+

Yes. We'll set the Shimla pickup time from your flight time, with buffer for weekend traffic.

Can you pick us up from a hotel on the Mall?+

The Mall is vehicle-restricted. The driver meets you at the nearest permitted point; your hotel can arrange porters.

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