Chandigarh to Shimla taxi — 115 km, ~3.5 hrs via NH-5. Cleanest cabs, hill-experienced drivers, fixed one-way & round-trip fares.
The cab travels Chandigarh → Zirakpur → Pinjore → Kalka → Solan → Shimla. Standard tea / lunch breaks at safe roadside stops along the way.
| Vehicle | Capacity | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (Swift / WagonR) | 4 passengers | ₹2,800 |
| Sedan (Dzire / Etios) | 4 passengers | ₹3,500 |
| SUV (Ertiga / XL6) | 6 passengers | ₹4,500 |
| Premium (Innova / Crysta) | 6–7 passengers | ₹5,500 |
| Tempo Traveller | 12 passengers | ₹7,500 |
All fares are fixed & all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, driver allowance, hill permits. No surge, no hidden charges.
One-way fares start at ₹2,800 for a hatchback / sedan and go up to ₹7,500 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. All fares are fixed and all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, driver allowance, and hill permits are covered.
The road distance is 115 km and a typical drive takes about 3.5 hours via Zirakpur, Pinjore, Kalka, including standard tea/meal breaks. Hill conditions, weather, and time of day can vary the actual duration.
For 2–3 travellers a sedan or hatchback is most cost-effective. For 4–6 with luggage choose an SUV or Innova Crysta. For groups of 7+ a Tempo Traveller is recommended. On high-altitude routes (Spiti, Leh, Kinnaur) we operate only SUV / Innova / Tempo with hill-trained drivers.
One-way fares above include the return empty-leg. For a round-trip with a halt in Shimla, we offer a discounted rate — typically the one-way fare plus ₹2,500–4,500 per night halt. Contact us with your dates for the exact quote.