Shimla to Ludhiana by road
| Distance | Driving time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| About 215 km | 5.5 hours | via Chandigarh, Kharar and Samrala |
Down the four-lane highway to Chandigarh, then west across the Punjab plains through Kharar and Samrala to Ludhiana. It is a straightforward road, mostly flat after Parwanoo, which suits families heading home after a hill holiday or relatives travelling up for a wedding in Shimla. Expect a slow patch around Zirakpur at peak hours.
This is a common drop for families from Punjab after a Shimla holiday, and for guests going home after a Shimla wedding. We can also stop at Chandigarh on the way for anyone catching a flight. Ludhiana traffic is heavy in the evening, so we aim to arrive by mid-afternoon.
Pickup in Shimla
We pick up from the ISBT at Tutikandi, Shimla railway station, Jubbarhatti airport or your hotel anywhere in town, Kufri or Mashobra.
Arriving in Ludhiana
Drops at your home, office or Ludhiana railway station.
What a Shimla to Ludhiana trip costs
A 1-day return trip covers about 430 km. Outstation trips are ₹40 per km with a minimum of 300 km a day, so the estimate is 430 km × ₹40 = ₹17,200 plus tolls, driver included.