There are 7 ways to get from Almora to Shimla by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Almora to Kathgodamtaxi
- Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
13h 36m₹3,834–7,182Taxi, train, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Almora to Kathgodamtaxi
- Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
14h 24m₹1,882–5,242Bus
- Take the bus from Almora to Dehradunbus
- Take the bus from Dehradun to Pontabus
- Take the bus from Ponta to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
21h 31mDrive 527.5 km
- Drive from Almora to Shimlacar 527.5 km
9h 49m₹5,758–8,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Almora to Shimlataxi 527.5 km
9h 49m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Pantnagar Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Almora to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane PGH - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
10h 15m₹10,013–18,981Taxi, bus to Dehradun Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Almora to Bageshwartaxi
- Take the bus from Bageshwar to Rishīkeshbus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DED - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
14h 18m₹6,675–15,411
Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almora to Shimla is to taxi and train and bus which costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500 and takes 14h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Almora to Shimla is to drive which takes 9h 49m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Almora to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Almora and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi via Dehradun and Ponta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
The distance between Almora and Shimla is 626 km. The road distance is 527.5 km.
The best way to get from Almora to Shimla without a car is to taxi and train which takes 13h 36m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 13h 36m to get from Almora to Shimla, including transfers.
Almora to Shimla bus services, operated by Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC), depart from Almora station.
Almora to Shimla bus services, operated by Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC), arrive at Dehradun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almora to Shimla is 527 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Almora to Shimla.
There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Almora, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Almora to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi via Dehradun and Ponta in around 21h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–15,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 18005324510
- Website
- utconline.uk.gov.in
Bus from Almora to Dehradun
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹730
- Schedules at
- utconline.uk.gov.in
Bus from Dehradun to Ponta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- utconline.uk.gov.in
Bus from Bageshwar to Rishīkesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹745
- Schedules at
- utconline.uk.gov.in
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Ponta to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,600
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹330–460
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–360
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹250–360
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–16,000
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 88 83 76 36
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 90 41 41 21 41
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 55 85 49 99
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
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