There are 9 ways to get from Darbhanga to Shimla by plane, taxi, train, bus, night bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Darbhanga to Chandigarh, taxi • 5h 54m
Cheapest option
Train, night bus • 31h 35m
7 alternative options
Fly Darbhanga to Dharamsala, taxi • 19h 27m
Fly Darbhanga to Dehra Dun, taxi • 9h 21m
Fly Darbhanga to Delhi, train • 8h 22m
Train • 26h 54m
Train, bus • 31h 44m
Drive • 19h 11m
Darbhanga to Shimla by train, walk and night bus
The journey time between Darbhanga and Shimla is around 31h 35m and covers a distance of around 1405 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Indian Railways and Intrcity Smartbus, the Darbhanga to Shimla service departs from Darbhanga Jn and arrives in Shimla. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darbhanga to Shimla is to train and night bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,300 and takes 31h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Darbhanga to Shimla is to fly and taxi which costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 5h 54m.
The distance between Darbhanga and Shimla is 1014 km. The road distance is 1456.2 km.
The best way to get from Darbhanga to Shimla without a car is to train which takes 26h 54m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Darbhanga to Shimla, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Darbhanga Airport to Chandigarh Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 10m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Darbhanga to Shimla is 1456 km. It takes approximately 19h 11m to drive from Darbhanga to Shimla.
Helitrans, Spicejet and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Darbhanga Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
There are 162+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
The best way to get from Darbhanga to Darbhanga Airport is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ₹230 - ₹280.
- Distance: 1014 km
- Duration: 5h 54m
What companies run services between Darbhanga, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a train from Darbhanga to Shimla via New Delhi and Kalka in around 26h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Darbhanga to Chandigarh via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹22,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Chandigarh via Hyderabad, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹22,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Chandigarh via Kolkata, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹19,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Chandigarh via Kolkata, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000 - ₹25,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Chandigarh via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Chandigarh via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500 - ₹21,000
Flights from Patna to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400 - ₹12,000
Flights from Patna to Chandigarh via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400 - ₹12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Darbhanga to Dharamsala via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹20,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Dharamsala via Mumbai, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000 - ₹30,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Dharamsala via Delhi, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000 - ₹22,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Dharamsala via Mumbai, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000 - ₹29,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Dharamsala via Bengaluru, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000 - ₹33,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Dehra Dun via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000 - ₹19,000
Flights from Darbhanga to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500 - ₹11,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Darbhanga to Chandigarh via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹14,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Darbhanga Jn to Hajipur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130 - ₹750
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130 - ₹170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹750
Train from New Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180 - ₹230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
Train from Darbhanga Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500 - ₹2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500 - ₹700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300 - ₹1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900 - ₹2,400
Train from Darbhanga Jn to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220 - ₹1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220 - ₹290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
Train from Darbhanga Jn to Ambala City
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550 - ₹2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400 - ₹1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000 - ₹2,600
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Gorakhpur to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹950 - ₹1,800
- Schedules at
- 12go.co
Bus from Delhi to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650 - ₹1,200
- Schedules at
- 12go.co
Night bus from Ambala to Shimla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹726
- Schedules at
- 12go.co
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900 - ₹2,400
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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