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

The cheapest way to get from Butwāl to Shimla is to bus and train via Delhi which costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 33h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Butwāl to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹37,000.

How far is it from Butwāl to Shimla?

The distance between Butwāl and Shimla is 1033 km. The road distance is 975 km.

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

The best way to get from Butwāl to Shimla without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 39m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹6,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Butwāl to Shimla, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Butwāl and Shimla?

Shimla is 15 min behind Butwāl. It is currently 6:15 PM in Butwāl and 6:00 PM in Shimla.

Can I drive from Butwāl to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Butwāl to Shimla is 975 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Butwāl to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 695+ hotels available in Shimla.

Butwāl to Shimla - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Butwāl to Shimla by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Train to Gorakhpur Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nautanwa to Kusmhi
2. Fly from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)GOP - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
11h 25m
₹8,303–31,592
Bus, train via Delhi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Butwal to Krishnanagar
2. Take the train from Barhni to Anand Vihar Terminal
3. Take the bus from Anand Vihar ISBT Terminal to Old Delhi Railway Station
4. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi301 / ...
33h 45m
₹2,103–5,346
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Nautanwa to Basti
2. Take the train from Basti to Chandigarh
3. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla
22h 25m
₹3,683–8,382
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Butwal to Krishnanagar
2. Take the train from Barhni to Anand Vihar Terminal
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi RK Ashram to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking
30h 39m
₹2,166–5,956
Drive 975 km
1. Drive from Butwāl to Shimla975 km
15h 1m
₹11,133–16,081
Fly from Bhairawa, bus
1. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)BWA - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
9h 17m
₹12,441–36,488
Train to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Nautanwa to Ayodhya Cantt
2. Fly from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)AYJ - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
14h 44m
₹7,953–20,842
Train, taxi to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Nautanwa to Chhapra
2. Take the taxi from Chhapra to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)
3. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)PAT - IXC
4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
14h 37m
₹8,063–24,592

Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

38Weekly Planes

5h 33mAverage Duration

₹4,727Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,033.4 km
Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Butwāl, Nepal and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Butwāl to Shimla. However, you can drive to Nautanwa, take the train to Kusmhi, walk to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can drive to Nautanwa, take the train to Basti, take the train to Chandigarh, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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