Quick facts
- Distance
- About 160 km in a straight line; by road it is usually longer
- Best ways to travel
- Bus · Car or taxi · Train
- Railway stations in Haridwar
- Haridwar Junction (HW)
- Airports near Shimla
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 60 km in a straight line; Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 86 km in a straight line
- Airports for Haridwar
- Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 27 km in a straight line
By train
Search for trains from Shimla to one of these stations:
- Haridwar Junction (HW)
Search trains on IRCTC · Live train status (NTES)
We do not list train numbers or timings, because they change. Always check the official railway sites before you travel.
By road and bus
Haridwar is about 160 km from Shimla in a straight line, so a bus, car or taxi is also a good option.
More for your trip
Haridwar from nearby cities
Questions
How far is Haridwar from Shimla?
Haridwar is about 160 km from Shimla in a straight line. The road and rail distance is usually longer.
Which railway station should I use for Haridwar?
The main railway station for Haridwar is Haridwar Junction (HW).
Which is the nearest airport to Haridwar?
The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, about 27 km from Haridwar in a straight line.