There are 8 ways to get from Mathura to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Mathura Jn to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
8h 4m₹2,559–5,512Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mathura Jn to Kalkatrain 22455
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
13h 28m₹388–3,053Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Mathura to ISBT Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 48m₹1,482–4,238Drive 485.6 km
- Drive from Mathura to Shimlacar 485.6 km
7h 18m₹5,332–7,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mathura to Shimlataxi 485.6 km
7h 18m₹12,000–15,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Mathura Jn to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DEL - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
7h 49m₹3,454–10,672Train, bus
- Take the train from Mathura Jn to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 19m₹607–3,622Bus
- Take the bus from Mathura to Sarai Kale Khanbus Ordinary
- Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
14h₹737–1,451
Mathura to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mathura to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,500 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Mathura to Shimla is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Mathura to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Mathura Jn and arriving at Simla via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
The distance between Mathura and Shimla is 493 km. The road distance is 485.6 km.
The best way to get from Mathura to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Mathura to Shimla, including transfers.
Mathura to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Mathura station.
Mathura to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mathura Jn station.
The best way to get from Mathura to Shimla is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 9h 48m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 28m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mathura Jn to Simla via Kalka in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–9,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mathura Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from New Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from New Delhi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Mathura Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Mathura to ISBT Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,900
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹500–1,900
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–360
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹250–360
Bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,000
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Mathura to Sarai Kale Khan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–420
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹220–330
- Janrath
- ₹300–420
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–15,000
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 88 83 76 36
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 90 41 41 21 41
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 55 85 49 99
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Om Sai Tour And Travels
Mathura Cab
- Phone
- +91 73 51 47 47 36
- Website
- mathuracab.com
Fauji Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 58 71 17 63
- Website
- faujitourandtravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mathura to Shimla bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at ISBT Kashmiri Gate station.
Mathura to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mathura to Shimla is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Mathura to Shimla.
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