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

The cheapest way to get from Manāli to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manāli to Shimla is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.

Is there a direct bus between Manāli and Shimla?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manali and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Manāli to Shimla?

The distance between Manāli and Shimla is 234 km. The road distance is 234.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Manāli to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,100.

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

The bus from Manali to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi takes 9h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manāli to Shimla bus from?

Manāli to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Manali station.

Where does the Manāli to Shimla bus arrive?

Manāli to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.

Can I drive from Manāli to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Manāli to Shimla is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manāli to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 688+ hotels available in Shimla.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Manāli to Shimla by bus, night bus, taxi, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manali to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi726 / ...
9h 10m
₹400–1,100
Night bus, taxi
1. Take the night bus from Manali to Mandi
2. Take the taxi from Mandi to Shimla
4h 9m
₹4,001–5,410
Drive 234.6 km
1. Drive from Manāli to Shimla234.6 km
3h 57m
₹2,466–3,562
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manāli to Shimla234.6 km
3h 57m
₹5,500–7,000

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 233.7 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Manāli, Himachal Pradesh, India and Shimla, India?

HRTC operates a bus from Manali to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹400–1,100 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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