Complete Haridwar to Shimla HRTC bus timetable with 10+ services. Check ordinary & Volvo AC bus timings, fares (₹600–₹1,500), stops & booking tips.
🚍 Introduction
Planning a trip from Haridwar to Shimla? This comprehensive guide covers all 10 HRTC bus services (including ordinary and Volvo AC buses) with exact timings, stops, and fares. Note: We are not affiliated with HRTC. For official updates, visit hrtchp.com.
📍 Haridwar to Shimla HRTC Bus Timetable / Routes (All 10 Services)

1. Service No. 1203 (Ordinary) – Nahan Depot
🕒 6:15 AM (Haridwar) → 4:30 PM (Shimla) | ⏳ 10h 15m | 💰 ₹600-800
Route:
Haridwar (6:15) → Raiwala (6:20) → Dehradun (8:00) → Prem Nagar (8:20) → Harbatpur UK (8:45) → UK Border (9:00) → Paonta Sahib (10:00) → Dhaula Kuan (10:30) → Shambubala (11:00) → Nahan (11:30) → Nihog (11:40) → Saraha (11:45) → Nainatikker (11:50) → Kumar Hatti (11:55) → Barog (11:58) → Solan (12:30) → Kandaghat (13:00) → Waknaghat (14:00) → Shoghi (15:00) → Taradevi (15:30) → Shimla ISBT Tutikandi (16:30)
2. Service No. 1205 (Ordinary) – Rohru Depot
🕒 8:30 AM (Haridwar) → 7:30 PM (Shimla) | ⏳ 11h | 💰 ₹650-850
Route:
Haridwar (8:30) → Doiwala (10:00) → Dehradun (10:30) → Harbatpur UK (12:00) → Paonta Sahib (12:40) → Dhaula Kuan (12:55) → Nahan (13:30) → Sarahan (14:00) → Nainatikker (14:30) → Kumar Hatti (14:45) → Solan (17:15) → Kandaghat (17:45) → Shoghi (18:30) → Taradevi (19:00) → Shimla ISBT Tutikandi (19:30) → Continues to Rohru
3. Service No. 1215 (Ordinary) – Solan Depot
🕒 5:00 PM (Haridwar) → 3:30 AM (Shimla) | ⏳ 10h 30m | 💰 ₹700-900
Route:
Haridwar (17:00) → Rurki (18:00) → Saharanpur (19:15) → Sarsawa (19:30) → Yamunanagar (20:05) → Ambala Cant (21:30) → Dera Bassi (22:30) → Zirakpur (22:45) → Chandigarh ISBT 43 (23:05) → Panchkula (23:50) → Kalka (0:18) → Dharampur (1:20) → Solan (2:00) → Shimla ISBT (3:30)
4. Service No. 1229 (Ordinary) – Rohru Depot
🕒 5:15 PM (Haridwar) → 5:30 AM (Shimla) | ⏳ 12h 15m | 💰 ₹750-950
Route:
Haridwar (17:15) → Yamunanagar (19:20) → Ambala Cant (22:15) → Chandigarh ISBT 43 (0:30) → Kalka (1:30) → Solan (3:30) → Shimla ISBT (5:30) → Continues to Rohru
5. Service No. 1345 (Ordinary) – Taradevi Depot
🕒 6:40 PM (Haridwar) → 4:20 AM (Shimla) | ⏳ 9h 40m | 💰 ₹700-900
Route:
Haridwar (18:40) → Saharanpur (21:00) → Ambala Cant (23:05) → Chandigarh ISBT 43 (0:10) → Kalka (1:10) → Solan (3:10) → Shimla ISBT (4:20)
6. Service No. 1220 (Ordinary) – Rec Peo Depot
🕒 7:00 PM (Haridwar) → 5:00 AM (Shimla) | ⏳ 10h | 💰 ₹800-1,000
Route:
Haridwar (19:00) → Saharanpur (21:00) → Ambala Cant (0:05) → Chandigarh ISBT 43 (1:30) → Kalka (2:45) → Solan (4:00) → Shimla ISBT (5:00) → Continues to Reckong Peo
7. Service No. 1223 (Ordinary) – Karsog Depot
🕒 8:00 PM (Haridwar) → 5:30 AM (Shimla) | ⏳ 9h 30m | 💰 ₹750-950
Route:
Haridwar (20:00) → Saharanpur (22:00) → Ambala Cant (0:10) → Chandigarh ISBT 43 (1:30) → Kalka (2:00) → Solan (3:00) → Shimla ISBT (5:30) → Continues to Karsog
8. Service No. 1228 (Ordinary) – Taradevi Depot
🕒 8:30 PM (Haridwar) → 8:00 AM (Shimla) | ⏳ 11h 30m | 💰 ₹800-1,000
Route:
Haridwar (20:30) → Saharanpur (22:30) → Ambala Cant (1:00) → Chandigarh ISBT 43 (3:15) → Kalka (4:45) → Solan (6:15) → Shimla ISBT (8:00)
9. Service No. 1214 (Volvo AC) – Taradevi Depot
🕒 9:00 PM (Haridwar) → 7:00 AM (Shimla) | ⏳ 10h | 💰 ₹1,200-1,500
Route:
Haridwar (21:00) → Dehradun (23:00) → Paonta Sahib (0:15) → Chandigarh ISBT 43 (3:00) → Kalka (3:45) → Solan (6:00) → Shimla ISBT (7:00)
10. Service No. 1225 (Ordinary) – Rampur Depot
🕒 10:30 PM (Haridwar) → 8:30 AM (Shimla) | ⏳ 10h | 💰 ₹850-1,100
Route:
Haridwar (22:30) → Dehradun (23:55) → Paonta Sahib (2:05) → Nahan (3:30) → Solan (6:30) → Shimla ISBT (8:30) → Continues to Rampur
🎒 Travel Tips & Booking Guide
1. Booking Options
- Online: HRTC Official Website
- Offline: Haridwar ISBT counter (arrive 1 hour early).
2. Bus Types & Comfort
- Ordinary Buses: Budget-friendly (₹600–₹900).
- Volvo AC (Service No. 1214): Priced at ₹1,200–₹1,500 (estimate).
3. Key Stops for Breaks
- Dehradun (8:00 AM): Food/restrooms.
- Chandigarh ISBT 43 (Service No. 1214): Major interchange.
❓ FAQs
Is there a direct Volvo bus from Haridwar to Shimla?
Yes, Service No. 1214 (Himsuta Volvo) departs at 9:00 PM.
Can I track my bus live?
Limited tracking via HRTC’s “Where is My Bus” feature.