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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Shimla is to bus and fly and train and taxi which costs ₹19,000 - ₹45,000 and takes 18h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Shimla is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 17h 40m and costs ₹42,000 - ₹1,20,000.

How far is it from Nairobi to Shimla?

The distance between Nairobi and Shimla is 5683 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 46m to get from Nairobi to Shimla, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shimla?

Shimla is 2h 30m ahead of Nairobi. It is currently 5:40 AM in Nairobi and 8:10 AM in Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 688+ hotels available in Shimla.

Nairobi to Shimla - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Shimla by bus, plane, taxi, or train

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

Bus, fly to Chandigarh International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)NBO - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
18h 46m
₹23,338–66,019
Bus, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)NBO - DEL
3. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalka
4. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla
18h 56m
₹19,513–44,459
Bus, fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Dehradun Airport (DED)NBO - DED
3. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimla
17h 40m
₹42,078–119,109
Bus, fly to Hindon, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Hindon (HDO)NBO - HDO
3. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalka
4. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla
20h 54m
₹37,603–114,573

Nairobi (NBO) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

24Weekly Planes

14h 17mAverage Duration

₹23,644Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,682.5 km
Duration: 18h 46m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Shimla. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) 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 JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Dehradun Airport (DED), then take the taxi to Shimla.

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