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Ten ways to Travel from Kottayam to Shimla

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Cheapest
By car (3 000 km)
41 h 38 min
3000 km.
from $165
Other
Bus, Plane (Bus to Nedumbassery Airport)
11 h 22 min
2392 km.
from $135.12
Train, Bus
2 d 16 h 53 min
2391 km.
from $241.66
Train
2 d 4 h 44 min
2392 km.
from $258.26
Bus
3 d 2 h 16 min
2390 km.
Train, Plane (Train to Trivandrum)
13 h 46 min
2392 km.
from $140.28
Train, Plane (Train to Coimbatore International Airport)
15 h 12 min
2392 km.
from $136.07
Train, Plane (Train to Calicut International Airport)
15 h 43 min
2392 km.
from $142.55
Bus, Plane (Bus to Nedumbassery Airport)
12 h 28 min
2392 km.
from $224.62
Bus, Plane (Bus to Nedumbassery Airport)
12 h 51 min
2392 km.
from $138.10

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Nedumbassery Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.69–$304.90
Plane from Trivandrum to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$254.09
Plane from Coimbatore International Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$406.54
Plane from Calicut International Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$254.09
Plane from Nedumbassery Airport to Jolly
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$393.83
Plane from Nedumbassery Airport to Indira
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.23–$266.79

Air India Express

Website:
airindiaexpress.in/en
Plane from Nedumbassery Airport to Indira
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$228.68

Air India Limited

Website:
airindia.in/
Plane from Nedumbassery Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$203.27
Plane from Trivandrum to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$215.97
Plane from Coimbatore International Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$241.38
Plane from Calicut International Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.58–$203.27
Plane from Nedumbassery Airport to Jolly
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.34–$292.20
Plane from Nedumbassery Airport to Indira
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.23–$317.61

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to New
Ave. Duration:
46h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$444.65
Train from New Delhi to Kalka
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.54–$41.92
Train from Kottayam to Trivandrum
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.03–$24.14
Train from Kottayam to Coimbatore
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.54–$40.65
Train from Kottayam to Parpanangadi
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.41–$35.57
Train from Kottayam to Ludhiana
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.25–$495.47
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Ambala
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$17.79

Bus operators

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

Phone:
+91 9447071021
Email:
Website:
onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottayam to Muvattupuzha
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.57–$1.40
Bus from Kottayam to Madiwala
Ave. Duration:
12h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.35–$22.87

HRTC

Phone:
9418000529
Email:
Website:
online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.41–$3.43
Bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.35–$12.70
Bus from Ambala to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.56–$16.52

Purple Bus

Phone:
020 67186800
Email:
Website:
purplebus.in/
Bus from Borivali Mumbai to Pipliyahana
Ave. Duration:
12h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$21.60

FlixBus India

Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from FlixBus Indore - Pipliyahana Junction to FlixBus
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Orange tours and travels

Phone:
9228009590
Email:
Website:
orangetravels.in
Bus from Corporation Circle to Borivali
Ave. Duration:
19h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$45.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Shimla?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Shimla is to train and bus which costs $18.48 - $445.65 and takes 2 days 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Shimla?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Shimla is to bus and fly which takes 11h 22m and costs $92.39 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via St Johns Hospital, Corporation Circle, Borivali Mumbai, FlixBus Indore - Pipliyahana Junction and Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from Kottayam to Shimla?

The distance between Kottayam and Shimla is 2497 km. The road distance is 2982.5 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Shimla without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Shimla without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $38.04 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Shimla?

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Kottayam to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Shimla bus from?

Kottayam to Shimla bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Shimla?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Shimla is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $38.04 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Kottayam to Shimla bus arrive?

Kottayam to Shimla bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madiwala station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Shimla is 2982 km. It takes approximately 41h 31m to drive from Kottayam to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 775+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at $32.42 per night.
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