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

The cheapest way to get from Mathura to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 13h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mathura to Shimla is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.

Is there a direct bus between Mathura and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Mathura to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Mathura and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Kashmiri Gate, Sector 29/31 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Mathura to Shimla?

The distance between Mathura and Shimla is 493 km. The road distance is 485.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mathura to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Mathura to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mathura to Shimla bus from?

Mathura to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Mathura station.

Where does the Mathura to Shimla bus arrive?

Mathura to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at ISBT Kashmiri Gate station.

Can I drive from Mathura to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Mathura to Shimla is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Mathura to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.

Mathura to Shimla - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mathura to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Mathura Jn to Kalkatrain 22455
2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
8h 53m
₹2,458–4,653
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mathura Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain 12953 / ...
2. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
13h 4m
₹666–2,231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mathura to ISBT Kashmiri Gatebus
2. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 48m
₹1,482–4,238
Drive 485.6 km
1. Drive from Mathura to Shimlacar 485.6 km
7h 18m
₹5,205–7,518
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mathura to Shimlataxi 485.6 km
7h 18m
₹12,000–15,000
Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Mathura Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain
2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DEL - IXC
3. Take the taxi from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Shimlataxi
6h 34m
₹6,091–14,491
Train, bus via Delhi
1. Take the train from Mathura Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain 12953 / ...
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi RK Ashram to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parkingbus FlixBus IN0212A / ...
13h 22m
₹716–3,036
Train to Jaipur International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Mathura Cant to Gandhinagar Jprtrain
2. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane JAI - IXC
3. Take the taxi from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Shimlataxi
9h 8m
₹7,838–15,071

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

62Weekly Planes

59 minAverage Duration

₹2,930Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.4 km
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Mathura to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 9h 48m.

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