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Nine ways to Travel from Kathmandu to Shimla

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Cheapest
By car (1 252 km)
19 h 3 min
1252 km.
from $68
Other
Rideshare
19 h 3 min
1252 km.
from $16.33
Bus, Plane (Fly to Chandigarh International Airport)
7 h 53 min
875 km.
from $140.89
Bus via Kathmandu
37 h 21 min
874 km.
from $39.26
Train
25 h 50 min
873 km.
from $157.01
Bus, Train (Bus)
34 h 18 min
874 km.
from $47.26
Bus, Plane (Fly to Jolly Grant Airport)
8 h 5 min
875 km.
from $252.12
Bus, Train (Bus)
31 h 50 min
874 km.
from $81.93
Bus
36 h 20 min
874 km.
from $62.30

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$535.14
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Jolly
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$433.21

Air India Limited

Website:
airindia.in/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$2,420.88
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Jolly
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$331.28

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Ambala
Ave. Duration:
20h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$178.38
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.78–$11.09
Train from Gorakhpur to Ambala
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.48–$140.16
Train from Gorakhpur to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.86–$152.90

Bus operators

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:
$2.55–$3.70
Bus from Ambala to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$17.84
Bus from ISBT kashmeere Gate to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$11.47

Asians Shina Tours & Travel

Phone:
9599757693
Email:
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$43.32

Shubham Travels

Phone:
02228916622
Email:
Website:
shubhambus.com/
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.54

Northern Travels

Phone:
+91 8894755055
Email:
Website:
northernbuses.com/
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Shimla
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$21.66

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)

Phone:
+91-11-23370236
Email:
Website:
dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Kathmandu to Delhi
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.66–$40.77

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Shimla is to bus via Kathmandu which costs $8.70 - $53.26 and takes 37h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $92.39 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Kathmandu and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi via Majnu Ka Tila Outer Ring Road and ISBT kashmeere Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Shimla?

The distance between Kathmandu and Shimla is 1024 km. The road distance is 1260.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kathmandu to Shimla without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 18m and costs $31.52 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Kathmandu to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kathmandu to Shimla bus from?

Kathmandu to Shimla bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.

Where does the Kathmandu to Shimla bus arrive?

Kathmandu to Shimla bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Delhi Majnu ka Tila station.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Shimla?

Shimla is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 10:13 in Kathmandu and 09:58 in Shimla.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Shimla is 1261 km. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Kathmandu to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 755+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at $33.66 per night.
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