The average train between Patna and Shimla takes 36h 3m and the fastest train takes 30h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Patna 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.
Trains run once daily between Patna and Shimla. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Patna is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Shimla at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ambala Cant Jn and take an average of 36h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Patna to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Patna station and arriving at Shimla station via Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 3m.
Patna to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Patna Jn station.
Patna to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.
The distance between Patna and Shimla is 991.2 km. The road distance is 1,275 km.
You can take a train from Patna Jn to Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka in around 31h 26m.
