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How to get fromKota to Shimlaby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 12925 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    18h 32m
    ₹838–4,848

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Deolibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Deoli to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    23h 16m
    ₹981–2,347

  3. Drive 812.5 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Shimlacar car 812.5 km
    10h 34m
    ₹9,103–13,148

  4. Train to Jaipur International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Jaipurtrain train
    2. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane JAI - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    12h 9m
    ₹5,578–14,581

  5. Bus via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    23h 40m
    ₹984–2,377

  6. Train to Indore, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Indore Jn Bgtrain train
    2. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane IDR - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    14h 22m
    ₹6,119–17,024

  7. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane DEL - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    12h 47m
    ₹4,475–13,798

Kota to Shimla by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹984Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kota, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Kota to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Deoli and Chandigarh in around 23h 16m.

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