Delhi to ShimlaToll Cost 2026
Every rupee at every plaza, settled before you leave Delhi — 3 toll plazas across 350 km of highway.
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Total toll · one-way
₹390
Car / Sedan · SUV pays ₹630
Plazas
3
Distance
350 km
Every plaza between Delhi and Shimla
Plaza-by-plaza rates for 2026 — car and SUV, with the km mark where each barrier stands. Rates are approximate; FASTag users may get 2–5% cashback at some plazas.
01Panipat Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 90 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹165
- SUV / MUV
- ₹265
- Payment
- FASTag
02Karnal Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 130 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹130
- SUV / MUV
- ₹210
- Payment
- FASTag
03Ambala Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 200 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹95
- SUV / MUV
- ₹155
- Payment
- FASTag
Total, one-way
- Distance
- 350 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹390
- SUV / MUV
- ₹630
- Payment
- All FASTag
| # | Toll plaza | Km mark | Car / Sedan | SUV / MUV | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Panipat Toll Plaza | 90 km | ₹165 | ₹265 | FASTag |
| 02 | Karnal Toll Plaza | 130 km | ₹130 | ₹210 | FASTag |
| 03 | Ambala Toll Plaza | 200 km | ₹95 | ₹155 | FASTag |
| Total, one-way | 350 km | ₹390 | ₹630 | All FASTag |
Return leg crosses the same plazas — budget ₹780 (car) or ₹1,260 (SUV) for a round trip.
All-inclusive · 3 plazas
₹390
Car / Sedan, one-way ex-Delhi
Total tolls: ₹390 · FASTag- SUV / MUV
- ₹630
- Round trip (car)
- ₹780
- Cab fare (sedan)
- ₹3,850 + toll at actual
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How much is the toll from Delhi to Shimla?
The total toll from Delhi to Shimla is approximately ₹390 for a car/sedan and ₹630 for an SUV, paid across 3 toll plazas over the 350 km route. All plazas accept FASTag. A toll-inclusive Triveni cab starts at ₹3,850 (sedan), with the driver handling every toll payment for you.
What this trip really costs, door to door
Toll is only one line on the bill. Here is the honest Delhi–Shimla math — self-drive against a chauffeur-driven cab.
Self-drive
- Fuel (petrol, approx.)
- ₹2,100
- Fuel (diesel, approx.)
- ₹1,575
- Toll (3 plazas, car)
- ₹390
- Petrol + toll
- ₹2,490
Plus 350 km of driving, plaza queues and parking — all yours.
Triveni cab, chauffeur-driven
- Sedan fare (₹11/km)
- ₹3,850
- Toll — paid at actual
- ₹390
- Fuel, driver, AC
- Included
- Fare + toll
- ₹4,240
FASTag on this route
RecommendedNH-44 tolls are fully FASTag-enabled. After Pinjore/Kalka, mountain roads to Shimla have no toll plazas.
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Cashback
2–5% at some plazas
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Toll ends at Ambala — the Kalka-Shimla mountain stretch (90 km) is toll-free but winding.
Friday evening traffic from Delhi means longer toll waits. Leave Saturday early morning instead.
Himachal Pradesh charges a Green Tax (₹50-100) at the state border for vehicles entering the state.
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Delhi to Shimla toll questions
Plaza counts, FASTag rules, return-trip math and what a toll-inclusive cab actually costs.
Quick answer
What is the total toll cost from Delhi to Shimla by car?
The total toll cost from Delhi to Shimla is approximately ₹390 for a car/sedan and ₹630 for an SUV (one-way). There are 3 toll plaza(s) on this 350 km route. FASTag users get a small discount at all plazas.
What is the total toll cost from Delhi to Shimla by car?
The total toll cost from Delhi to Shimla is approximately ₹390 for a car/sedan and ₹630 for an SUV (one-way). There are 3 toll plaza(s) on this 350 km route. FASTag users get a small discount at all plazas.
How many toll plazas are there on the Delhi to Shimla route?
There are 3 toll plaza(s) on the Delhi to Shimla route covering 350 km. All toll plazas accept FASTag for contactless payment, reducing wait time significantly.
Does FASTag work on the Delhi to Shimla route?
Yes, all 3 toll plazas on the Delhi to Shimla route accept FASTag. NH-44 tolls are fully FASTag-enabled. After Pinjore/Kalka, mountain roads to Shimla have no toll plazas. FASTag lanes are faster and avoid cash queues.
How much is the toll for a sedan from Delhi to Shimla?
A sedan (Swift Dzire, Etios, or similar private car) pays approximately ₹390 in total toll across 3 plaza(s) on the Delhi to Shimla route. This is the single-journey car rate; the return leg costs the same.
How much is the toll for an SUV from Delhi to Shimla?
An SUV/MUV (Innova, Ertiga, Fortuner, or similar) pays approximately ₹630 in total toll on the Delhi to Shimla route. SUV rates are typically 60-65% higher than car rates because of the heavier vehicle category.
Are toll charges included in Triveni Cabs fare from Delhi to Shimla?
Toll charges are extra and paid at actual during the journey. The cab fare from Delhi to Shimla starts at ₹3,850 (sedan). Toll of approximately ₹390 is paid separately. Our driver handles all toll payments at the plazas.
How do I pay tolls on the Delhi to Shimla highway?
The easiest way is FASTag — a prepaid RFID sticker on your windshield that is auto-debited at every plaza without stopping. Cash lanes also exist at most plazas but have longer queues. When you book a Triveni Cab, the driver's vehicle is FASTag-equipped and handles all payments for you.
What is the toll for a return trip from Delhi to Shimla?
A round-trip Delhi–Shimla–Delhi journey costs approximately ₹780 in car toll (₹390 each way) because the same plazas are crossed in both directions. Budget the same SUV doubling for ₹1260 round-trip.
Is there a night-time discount on tolls between Delhi and Shimla?
National highway toll rates are the same 24 hours a day — there is no separate night discount on the Delhi to Shimla route. However, monthly-pass and local-vehicle concessions exist at some plazas for nearby residents, which do not apply to outstation cabs.
What is the total trip cost from Delhi to Shimla including toll?
The total trip cost from Delhi to Shimla includes cab fare (from ₹3,850 for sedan) + toll charges (₹390 approx.) + fuel if self-driving. When booking with Triveni Cabs, you only pay cab fare + actual toll. No hidden charges.
Is there a cheaper toll-free route from Delhi to Shimla?
Alternate state-road routes may bypass some tolls, but they usually add 30-60+ minutes to travel time and pass through congested towns with poorer road quality. The main highway toll route is recommended for comfort, safety, and faster travel. Our drivers always take the best route.
Can I avoid toll plazas on the Delhi to Shimla route?
While alternate routes may bypass some tolls, they usually add 30-60+ minutes to travel time and pass through congested areas. The toll route via the main highway is recommended for comfort, safety, and faster travel. Our drivers always take the best route.
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