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19 h 17 min
1229 km.
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Shimla, India → Kathmandu, Nepal

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shimla to Kathmandu

Composite routes from Shimla to Kathmandu

Cheapest
19 h 17 min
Car
1229 km.
from $67
Other
9 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
875 km.
from $141.59
41 h 19 min
874 km.
from $34.33
25 h
873 km.
from $157.27
33 h 15 min
874 km.
from $68.28
8 h 24 min
Taxi, Plane
875 km.
from $254.85
9 h 9 min
Taxi, Plane
875 km.
from $339.74
9 h 22 min
Train, Plane
875 km.
from $145.62
26 h 16 min
Bus, Train
874 km.
from $49.65
32 h 56 min
Bus, Train
874 km.
from $49

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
FlexFlight ApS
Website
IndiGo Airlines
Website
Air India Limited
Website
Bhutan Airlines
Website
Nepal Airlines
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 30m
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$54.35–$336.96
IndiGo Airlines
Website
7h
Every day
$97.83–$456.52
Air India Limited
Website
6h 57m
Every day
$271.74–$2,065.22
Bhutan Airlines
Website
1h 30m
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$54.35–$282.61
Nepal Airlines
Website
4h 50m
Monday to Saturday
$108.70–$239.13
Train operators
Found: 1
Indian Railways
Website
Indian Railways
Website
1h 18m
Every 4 hours
$1.52–$9.46
14646
14646
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 5
HRTC
Website
Asians Shina Tours & Travel
Shubham Travels
Website
Northern Travels
Website
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)
Website
HRTC
Website
1h 45m
Every 4 hours
$2.61–$3.80
9418000529
9418000529
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Asians Shina Tours & Travel
25h
4 times a day
$32.61–$36.96
9599757693
9599757693
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Shubham Travels
Website
11h 30m
Once daily
$24.35
02228916622
02228916622
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Northern Travels
Website
7h 15m
Once daily
$7.61–$19.57
+91 8894755055
+91 8894755055
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)
Website
2h 56m
Every 5 minutes
$0.16–$1.85
+91-11-23370236
+91-11-23370236
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kathmandu is to bus via Kathmandu which costs $7.61 - $46.74 and takes 41h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kathmandu is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $173.91 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Kathmandu?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Shimla and arriving at Kathmandu Swoyambhu via Delhi Majnu ka Tila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.

How far is it from Shimla to Kathmandu?

The distance between Shimla and Kathmandu is 1049 km. The road distance is 1261 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimla to Kathmandu without a car is to bus which takes 33h 15m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Shimla to Kathmandu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Kathmandu bus from?

Shimla to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Northern Travels, depart from Shimla station.

Where does the Shimla to Kathmandu bus arrive?

Shimla to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Northern Travels, arrive at Majnu Ka Tila station.

What is the time difference between Shimla and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Shimla. It is currently 09:49 in Shimla and 10:04 in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Shimla to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kathmandu is 1261 km. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Shimla to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Kathmandu. Prices start at $9.18 per night.
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