Heading from Shimla to Tarn Taran? The distance is about 294 km and you're looking at around 4 hours 16 minutes in the car. The road follows NH3 (towards the hills) for the bulk of the journey. Sedan pricing starts at ₹4,428, and there are larger options for families.
The Shimla to Tarn Taran cab ride covers approximately 294 km and usually takes about 4 hours via NH3 (towards the hills). The fare is fixed when you book, no surge pricing. Your 25% advance is held in escrow and released to the driver only after pickup, every driver is KYC-verified with GPS, and support is available in english, hindi, and punjabi.
Road conditions and what you'll pay at toll plazas
You'll pass through Phillaur, Jalandhar; good spots to pause for food or fuel. an estimated 2 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 250 total, figure is an estimate and confirmed at booking). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver.
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller?
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹4,428. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. Pickup is available from surrounding areas too — Solan, Sabathu and the like.
One-way vs round trip on this route
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Tarn Taran for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
What the fare actually includes
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 294 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
What you get: drivers who've actually done this route before, live GPS tracking, free cancellation up to four hours out, and a fare that doesn't change between booking and drop. Book here or ping us on WhatsApp.
