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

The cheapest way to get from Katihar to Shimla is to train and taxi which costs ₹3,300 - ₹8,500 and takes 31h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katihar to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹21,000.

How far is it from Katihar to Shimla?

The distance between Katihar and Shimla is 1332 km. The road distance is 1499.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Katihar to Shimla without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 55m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹8,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Katihar to Shimla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Katihar to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Katihar to Shimla is 1499 km. It takes approximately 22h 56m to drive from Katihar to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 644+ hotels available in Shimla.

Katihar to Shimla - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Katihar to Shimla by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly Purnea Airport to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane PXN - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 46m
₹7,738–20,475
Train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Chandigarhtrain 15903
2. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimlataxi
31h 23m
₹3,359–8,232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Patliputratrain
2. Take the bus from Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal to ISBT Kashmere gatebus
3. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus 515 / ...
28h 55m
₹4,317–7,836
Drive 1,499.4 km
1. Drive from Katihar to Shimlacar 1,499.4 km
22h 56m
₹16,190–23,385
Fly Purnea Airport to Dehradun Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane PXN - DED
2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimlataxi
9h 8m
₹13,978–27,565
Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IXB - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
11h 27m
₹7,754–32,628
Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Patliputratrain
2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane PAT - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
11h 35m
₹6,183–16,787

Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 46mAverage Duration

₹7,356Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Katihar to Shimla.

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Distance: 1,332.3 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Katihar to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Purnea Airport (PXN) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katihar Jn to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Patliputra, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, ISBT Kashmere gate, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 28h 55m.

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