The average bus between Manāli and Shimla takes 9h 37m and the fastest bus takes 9h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manāli 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Manāli and Shimla. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manāli is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Shimla at 4:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manāli station and arriving at Shimla station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 37m.
Manāli to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Manali station.
Manāli to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
The distance between Manāli and Shimla is 126.9 km. The road distance is 232 km.
HRTC operates a bus from Manali to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹470–1,100 and the journey takes 9h 12m.