Delhi to Shimla Cab Fare
Prices from 3 sites, the drive, and what to see in Shimla.
A one-way sedan from Delhi to Shimla costs ₹5,099 to ₹5,706. The cab runs up NH44 past Panipat and Ambala to Zirakpur, then climbs the hills from Kalka. Plan on about 8 hours. Most people stay two or three nights: one day for the town, one for Kufri.
Delhi to Shimla cab fare
The price Savaari, EaseMyTrip and Bharat Taxi each showed us for the same trip. Lowest price in each row is highlighted.
One way
Drop at Shimla. You pay for one side only. Every price is for the 368 km drive.
| Car | Savaari | EaseMyTrip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹5,000 | ₹5,695 |
| Sedan | ₹5,099 | ₹5,706 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹6,385 | ₹7,078 |
| Innova | ₹11,231 | ₹12,102 |
- Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll, parking.
- EaseMyTrip: includes taxes and charges. Not stated: driver allowance.
Round trip, 2 days
The same car and driver stay with you and bring you back to Delhi. Every price is for 736 km, the drive there and back.
| Car | Savaari | Bharat Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹7,127 | No price |
| Sedan | ₹7,268 | ₹10,646 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹9,326 | ₹12,965 |
| Innova | ₹13,145 | ₹15,283 |
| Tempo Traveller | ₹35,158 | ₹21,466 |
- Driving around Shimla adds about 43 km (our 1 day plan), at each site's rate per extra km.
- Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
- Bharat Taxi: includes GST, driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
We checked each site on 20 Oct 2026 for a pickup on 3 Nov 2026. Where a site's price covers fewer km than the trip, we added the extra km at its own rate, plus 5% GST if applicable. Prices change with the date, the season and demand, so check the site before you book. Cabsguru does not sell these trips.
- Distance 368 km
- Drive time ~8h
- Highway NH44, NH5
Road distance from Connaught Place to Cart Road in Shimla. The last 85 km, from Kalka up to Shimla, is the slow part: a winding hill road. Allow up to 9 hours with a meal stop.
What to see in Shimla
An old hill town with a walking-only centre, temples on the hills above, and snow points and a palace a short drive out. Two days covers the town and Kufri.
The Ridge and Christ Church
The big open square at the top of Shimla, with the yellow Christ Church at one end. Cars can't drive up: the cab drops you on Cart Road and the Lift takes you to the top.
Mall Road and Scandal Point
Shimla's main walking street, with shops, cafes and the old Gaiety Theatre. It is closed to cars and very busy on weekend evenings.
Jakhu Temple
A Hanuman temple on the highest hill in Shimla, with a tall orange Hanuman statue you can see from town. The monkeys grab glasses and phones, so put them away.
Viceregal Lodge
The British Viceroy's stone mansion from 1888, with a 30 minute guided tour of the halls. Closed on Mondays; building tours run 10:30 to 16:30.
Kufri and Mahasu Peak
A small hill town east of Shimla, known for winter snow and pony rides up to Mahasu Peak. Agree the pony price before you set off.
Chail Palace
The Maharaja of Patiala's summer palace in the forests at Chail, now a hotel. Day visitors pay a small fee at the gate, and lunch there is an easy way to see inside.
The drive: which way to go
There is one main road. The choice is where to stop.
NH44 to Zirakpur, then the Kalka road
~368 km · about 8 h · via Panipat, Ambala, Kalka & Solan
Flat and fast on NH44 to Zirakpur, then the four-lane road climbs from Kalka through Dharampur and Solan to Shimla. Leave Delhi early to beat the traffic out of the city.
Break at Pinjore Gardens
on the way · just before Kalka
A Mughal-style terraced garden right beside the highway before the hills start. A good place to stretch your legs and eat before the climb.
Cab from Delhi to Shimla
Call or message a local Delhi operator. Tell them your pickup point, dates and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip, and they send a price for the car and driver.
Common questions
How much is a cab from Delhi to Shimla?
A one-way sedan costs ₹5,099 to ₹5,706 on Savaari and EaseMyTrip, and a 2-day round trip in a sedan costs ₹7,268 to ₹10,646 for the drive there and back. Check the date you travel, as prices move with demand.
What does an SUV or Innova cost from Delhi to Shimla?
An Ertiga-type SUV one way costs ₹6,385 to ₹7,078. An Innova one way costs ₹11,231 to ₹12,102. Both seat 6 to 7 people with luggage.
How long is the drive from Delhi to Shimla?
About 8 hours for 368 km from central Delhi. The plains part to Kalka is quick; the 85 km hill road up to Shimla takes about 3 hours. Leave before 06:00 to miss the city traffic.
Can I do Shimla as a day trip from Delhi?
No. It is about 16 hours of driving there and back. Stay at least two nights, or go one way by cab and break the trip in Chandigarh.
Can the cab drive into Shimla town?
Only to Cart Road and the hotels on the roads around it. Cars are not allowed on the Ridge or the Mall. The Lift on Cart Road takes you up to the top.
Is there a train to Shimla?
Yes, the Kalka to Shimla toy train, a narrow-gauge hill railway that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trains from Delhi reach Kalka, and the toy train takes about 5 to 6 hours from there.
When is the best time to go?
March to June is the main season, with cool days when Delhi is hot. Snow falls from about December to February, more at Kufri than in town. July to September is the monsoon, when hill roads can slip.