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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kota and Shimla takes 17h 32m and the fastest bus takes 16h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kota to Shimla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 32m
Duration
802 km
Distance
₹2,569
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Kota to Shimla bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Kota and Shimla. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kota is at 12:35 AM which arrives into Shimla at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Gurugram and take an average of 17h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    IntrCity SmartBusIndo Canadian ExpressHRTC16h 40m • 2 changes
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    IntrCity SmartBusTiger Travels & CargoHRTC18h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    IntrCity SmartBusIndo Canadian ExpressHRTC16h 40m • 2 changes
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    IntrCity SmartBusTiger Travels & CargoHRTC18h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    IntrCity SmartBusIndo Canadian ExpressHRTC16h 40m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    IntrCity SmartBusTiger Travels & CargoHRTC18h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kota to Shimla? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 802.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 32m

What companies run services between Kota, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Kota Rajasthan to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Gurugram and Chandigarh in around 15h 8m.

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