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

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Shimla is to taxi and train and ferry which costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000 and takes 2 days 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Shimla is to taxi and fly which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹33,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Shimla?

The distance between Kandy and Shimla is 2842 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandy to Shimla without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 2 days 20h and costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Kandy to Shimla, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.

Kandy to Shimla - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Shimla by taxi, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly to Chandigarh International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane CMB - IXC
3. Take the taxi from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Shimlataxi
9h 25m
₹19,319–32,196
Taxi, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi
2. Take the train from Kurunegala to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain
5. Take the train from Karur to Chandigarhtrain
6. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimlataxi
2d 20h
₹11,630–23,968
Taxi, fly to Dehradun Airport
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane CMB - DED
3. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimlataxi
11h 24m
₹23,519–34,796

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

51Weekly Planes

8h 45mAverage Duration

₹13,331Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,842.1 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), then take the taxi to Shimla. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala, take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Karur, take the train to Chandigarh, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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