There are 7 ways to get from Delhi to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain 12005 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
5h 15m₹2,406–4,263Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain 12005 / ...
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 30m₹455–2,405Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
7h 50m₹789–2,803Drive 341.2 km
- Drive from Delhi to Shimlacar 341.2 km
5h 9m₹3,740–5,402Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi to Shimlataxi 341.2 km
5h 9m₹8,500–10,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DEL - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 51m₹3,296–9,457Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 50m₹500–1,700
Delhi to Shimla by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Shimla is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Delhi and Shimla is 352 km. The road distance is 341.2 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Delhi to Shimla, including transfers.
Delhi to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate station.
Delhi to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Shimla is 341 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Delhi to Shimla.
Book your Delhi to Shimla bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Kashmiri Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–9,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from New Delhi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,900
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹500–1,900
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
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
Bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,000
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–10,000
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
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 93 58 81 19 41
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
OLA cabs
- Website
- olacabs.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
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