Shimla to Chandigarh Toll Cost 2026
Every rupee at every plaza, settled before you leave Shimla — 1 toll plaza across 115 km of highway.
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Total toll · one-way
₹75
Car / Sedan · SUV pays ₹120
Plazas
1
Distance
115 km
Short answer
How much is the toll from Shimla to Chandigarh?
Shimla to Chandigarh crosses 1 toll plaza over 115 km, and the toll works out to approximately ₹75 for a car as a planning estimate and ₹120 for an SUV, one way. The largest single charge is ₹75 at Parwanoo Toll Plaza, 80 km in. All of them take FASTag. Check the current plaza schedule and the vehicle's notified toll class before travel.
- Car toll (estimate, one way)
- ₹75
- SUV toll (estimate, one way)
- ₹120
- Toll plazas
- 1
- Road distance
- 115 km
- Largest plaza
- Parwanoo Toll Plaza — ₹75
- Cab fare from
- ₹3,300
These are planning estimates built from the listed plazas, not a confirmed tariff. Toll is paid at actuals during the journey; the driver handles payment at every plaza.
Every plaza between Shimla and Chandigarh
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.
01Parwanoo Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 80 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹75
- SUV / MUV
- ₹120
- Payment
- FASTag
Total, one-way
- Distance
- 115 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹75
- SUV / MUV
- ₹120
- Payment
- All FASTag
| # | Toll plaza | Km mark | Car / Sedan | SUV / MUV | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Parwanoo Toll Plaza | 80 km | ₹75 | ₹120 | FASTag |
| Total, one-way | 115 km | ₹75 | ₹120 | All FASTag |
Return leg crosses the same plazas — budget ₹150 (car) or ₹240 (SUV) for a round trip.
All-inclusive · 1 plaza
₹75
Car / Sedan, one-way ex-Shimla
Total tolls: ₹75 · FASTag- SUV / MUV
- ₹120
- Round trip (car)
- ₹150
- Cab fare (sedan)
- ₹3,300 + toll at actual
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How much is the toll from Shimla to Chandigarh?
The total toll from Shimla to Chandigarh is approximately ₹75 for a car/sedan and ₹120 for an SUV, paid across 1 toll plaza over the 115 km route. All plazas accept FASTag. A toll-inclusive Triveni cab starts at ₹3,300 (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 Shimla–Chandigarh math — self-drive against a chauffeur-driven cab.
Self-drive
- Fuel (petrol, approx.)
- ₹690
- Fuel (diesel, approx.)
- ₹518
- Toll (1 plaza, car)
- ₹75
- Petrol + toll
- ₹765
Plus 115 km of driving, plaza queues and parking — all yours.
Triveni cab, chauffeur-driven
- Sedan fare (₹11/km)
- ₹3,300
- Toll — paid at actual
- ₹75
- Fuel, driver, AC
- Included
- Fare + toll
- ₹3,375
FASTag on this route
RecommendedOnly one toll plaza at Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh border). FASTag accepted. After Parwanoo, mountain roads are toll-free.
Faster lanes
Skip the cash queues
Cashback
2–5% at some plazas
Digital records
Every debit on SMS
Toll route intelligence
These plaza figures are the published schedule for the Chandigarh–Shimla corridor read in the Shimla direction. Confirm the current tariff and the vehicle's notified toll class before travel.
Carry FASTag: the dedicated lanes are considerably quicker than the cash lanes at every plaza on this route.
The driver pays each plaza on the road and the toll is billed at actual, with receipts available.
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Shimla to Chandigarh toll questions
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Most asked
What is the total toll cost from Shimla to Chandigarh by car?
The listed plazas total approximately ₹75 in the car planning estimate for Shimla to Chandigarh. This is not a live tariff: check the actual road, current plaza rates and the vehicle's notified toll class before travel.
What is the total toll cost from Shimla to Chandigarh by car?
The listed plazas total approximately ₹75 in the car planning estimate for Shimla to Chandigarh. This is not a live tariff: check the actual road, current plaza rates and the vehicle's notified toll class before travel.
How many toll plazas are there on the Shimla to Chandigarh route?
There are 1 toll plaza(s) on the Shimla to Chandigarh route covering 115 km. All toll plazas accept FASTag for contactless payment, reducing wait time significantly.
Does FASTag work on the Shimla to Chandigarh route?
Yes, all 1 toll plazas on the Shimla to Chandigarh route accept FASTag. Only one toll plaza at Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh border). FASTag accepted. After Parwanoo, mountain roads are toll-free. FASTag lanes are faster and avoid cash queues.
How much is the toll for a sedan from Shimla to Chandigarh?
The car/sedan planning estimate for the listed Shimla to Chandigarh route is approximately ₹75 one way. Verify the actual route and current plaza schedule. Return-journey conditions must be checked separately.
How much is the toll for an SUV from Shimla to Chandigarh?
Check the toll class in each plaza's official schedule for the actual vehicle. An SUV or MUV cab label does not automatically mean a higher toll class. The SUV column here is a planning estimate, not confirmation of a separate official SUV tariff.
Are toll charges included in Triveni Cabs™ fare from Shimla to Chandigarh?
Toll charges are extra and paid at actual during the journey. The cab fare from Shimla to Chandigarh starts at ₹3,300 (sedan). Toll of approximately ₹75 is paid separately. Our driver handles all toll payments at the plazas.
How do I pay tolls on the Shimla to Chandigarh 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 Shimla to Chandigarh?
Allowing twice the car planning estimate gives ₹150 for budgeting both directions, but this is not a confirmed return tariff. Check the actual route, the plaza's return-journey conditions and travel timing before relying on a concession.
Is there a night-time discount on tolls between Shimla and Chandigarh?
National highway toll rates are the same 24 hours a day — there is no separate night discount on the Shimla to Chandigarh 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 Shimla to Chandigarh including toll?
The total trip cost from Shimla to Chandigarh includes cab fare (from ₹3,300 for sedan) + toll charges (₹75 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 Shimla to Chandigarh?
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 Shimla to Chandigarh 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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