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

The cheapest way to get from Agra to Shimla is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Agra to Shimla is to drive which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.

Is there a direct bus between Agra and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Agra to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Agra and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Kashmiri Gate, Sector 29/31 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Agra and Shimla?

No, there is no direct train from Agra to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Agra Cantt and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Agra to Shimla?

The distance between Agra and Shimla is 547 km. The road distance is 547.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Agra to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹6,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Agra to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Agra to Shimla bus from?

Agra to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Agra station.

Where do I catch the Agra to Shimla train from?

Agra to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Agra Cantt station.

Train or bus from Agra to Shimla?

The best way to get from Agra to Shimla is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 10h 23m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Agra to Shimla bus arrive?

Agra to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at ISBT Kashmiri Gate station.

Where does the Agra to Shimla train arrive?

Agra to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.

Can I drive from Agra to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Agra to Shimla is 548 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Agra to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 660+ hotels available in Shimla.

Agra to Shimla - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Agra to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain
2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain
3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
8h 40m
₹2,579–5,660
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Kalkatrain 22455
2. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
14h 18m
₹408–3,201
Bus via Chandīgarh
1. Take the bus from Agra to ISBT Kashmiri Gatebus
2. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
10h 23m
₹1,498–4,255
Drive 547.7 km
1. Drive from Agra to Shimlacar 547.7 km
7h 37m
₹6,058–8,750
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Agra to Shimlataxi 547.7 km
7h 37m
₹13,000–16,000
Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain
2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DEL - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 25m
₹3,574–11,320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain
2. Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 55m
₹627–3,770
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sai Ki Takiya Agra to Mori Gatebus
2. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
15h 6m
₹862–2,619
Train to Gwalior Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Gwalior Jn.train
2. Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane GWL - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
11h 28m
₹5,780–20,508
Train to Jaipur International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Agra Fort to Gandhinagar Jprtrain
2. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane JAI - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
10h 32m
₹5,272–12,404

Agra to Shimla by train

2Weekly Trains

14h 18mAverage Duration

₹408Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547.1 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Agra to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Agra Cantt to Simla via Kalka in around 14h 18m.

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