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

The cheapest way to get from Indore to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹850 - ₹5,500 and takes 25h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Indore to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹17,000.

How far is it from Indore to Shimla?

The distance between Indore and Shimla is 1014 km. The road distance is 1104.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Indore to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 24h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹7,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Indore to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indore to Shimla bus from?

Indore to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Indore - Aurobindo Hospital station.

Where does the Indore to Shimla bus arrive?

Indore to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate station.

Can I drive from Indore to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Indore to Shimla is 1104 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Indore to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 665+ hotels available in Shimla.

Indore to Shimla - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Indore and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Indore to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Rajwada and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via FlixBus Indore - Aurobindo Hospital, Kashmiri Gate, Sector 29/31 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.

There are 5 ways to get from Indore to Shimla by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)IDR - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
5h 12m
₹4,817–16,169
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Indore Jn Bg to Ambala Cant Jn12919 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi1223 / ...
25h 19m
₹849–5,344
Bus
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Indore - Aurobindo Hospital to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate
2. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowk
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi515 / ...
24h 33m
₹1,795–6,555
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Indore Jn Bg to Chandigarh19307
2. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla
25h 13m
₹3,243–7,368
Drive 1,104.3 km
1. Drive from Indore to Shimla1,104.3 km
13h 58m
₹11,696–16,894

Indore (IDR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

25Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

₹4,376Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,013.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Indore, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Rajwada to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via FlixBus Indore - Aurobindo Hospital, FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 24h 33m.

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