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

The cheapest way to get from Leh to Shimla is to bus and taxi which costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,500 and takes 26h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leh to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹22,000.

How far is it from Leh to Shimla?

The distance between Leh and Shimla is 521 km. The road distance is 642.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leh to Shimla without a car is to bus and taxi and night bus which takes 23h 49m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹7,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Leh to Shimla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Leh to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Shimla is 642 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Leh to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.

Leh to Shimla - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, night bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leh to Shimla by plane, bus, taxi, night bus, or car

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IXL - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 48m
₹6,366–21,626
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi
3. Take the bus from Manali to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
26h 13m
₹2,900–4,441
Bus, taxi, night bus
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi
3. Take the night bus from Manali to Mandinightbus
4. Take the night bus from Mandi ISBT to Bilaspurnightbus
5. Take the bus from Bilaspur to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 23 / ...
23h 49m
₹4,080–6,561
Drive 642.3 km
1. Drive from Leh to Shimlacar 642.3 km
10h 30m
₹7,006–10,120

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

₹5,167Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 521 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Leh to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) 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 the bus to Keylong, take the taxi to Manali, take the vehicle to Mandi, walk to Mandi ISBT, take the vehicle to Bilaspur, walk to Bilaspur, then take the bus to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.

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