There are 7 ways to get from Indore to Shimla by plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Indore (IDR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IDR - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 23m₹5,768–14,112Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Indore Jn Bg to Chandigarhtrain 19307
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
26h 45m₹801–4,978Train, taxi
- Take the train from Indore Jn Bg to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
19h 25m₹2,813–7,400Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
25h 42m₹1,783–6,634Drive 1,105.4 km
- Drive from Indore to Shimlacar 1,105.4 km
13h 59m₹12,025–17,369Train, bus via Ambāla
- Take the train from Indore Jn Bg to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
23h 32m₹917–5,904Train, bus via Delhi
- Take the train from Indore Jn Bg to Ujjain Jntrain
- Take the bus from Ujjain Dewas Gate to Delhi Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
26h 45m₹1,279–4,194
Indore (IDR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indore to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹800 - ₹5,000 and takes 26h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Indore to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Indore to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Antim Chouraha and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand, Kashmiri Gate, Sector 29/31 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 42m.
The distance between Indore and Shimla is 1014 km. The road distance is 1105.4 km.
The best way to get from Indore to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 19h 25m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Indore to Shimla, including transfers.
Indore to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand station.
Indore to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indore to Shimla is 1105 km. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Indore to Shimla.
There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Indore, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Antim Chouraha to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Teen Imli, FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand, FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 25h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indore to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Indore to Chandigarh International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indore to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Indore Jn Bg to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
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 Indore Jn Bg to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
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
Train from Indore Jn Bg to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
Train from Indore Jn Bg to Ujjain Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- 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 FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- zingbus.com
Bus from Ujjain Dewas Gate to Delhi Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.zingbus.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹1,000–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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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