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Shimla Railway Station, situated in the picturesque hill station of Shimla, serves as an important hub for travelers exploring this part of Himachal Pradesh. The station is well-connected by road, and reaching it is relatively convenient. Visitors can easily drive to Shimla via National Highway 5 (NH5), which connects to other major cities. If you're traveling from Chandigarh, the distance is about 343 kilometers, taking approximately 7-8 hours by road, depending on traffic and weather conditions. From Delhi, it's around 342 kilometers, and can take 8-10 hours.
For public transport users, several nearby bus terminals facilitate easy access to Shimla. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) operates regular bus services from major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Manali to Shimla. The nearest bus station is the ISBT Shimla (Inter-State Bus Terminal), located approximately 3 kilometers from Shimla Railway Station. Local taxis and auto-rickshaws are readily available for the short commute.
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Station AddressCart Road, Nabha Estate, Shimla, Pincode - 171004 State: Himachal Pradesh Elevation: 2076 m above sea level Type: Terminus Category: NSG-5Zone: NR/Northern Division: Ambala No Recent News for SML/Shimla Nearby Stations in the News | Shimla Airport/SLV: 9 km Number of Platforms: 2 Number of Halting Trains: 0 Number of Originating Trains: 6 Number of Terminating Trains: 6 | 1 Follows Rating: 4.1/5 (65 votes) cleanliness - good (9) porters/escalators - good (8) food - good (8) transportation - good (8) lodging - good (8) railfanning - excellent (8) sightseeing - excellent (8) safety - good (8) |