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Duration 3h 30m
Distance 283 km
Average price ₹2,400
Nearby airports 4 found

Closest airports to Shimla

The nearest airport to Shimla is Chandigarh (IXC). However, there are better options for getting to Shimla. Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Kalka twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180 - ₹950 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, HRTC operates a bus from Chandigarh to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190 - ₹270 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

Recommended airport

Delhi (DEL)

  1. New Delhi
  2. Shimla
6h 32m
₹2,414 - ₹3,710
Other nearby airports

Chandigarh (IXC)

  1. Chandigarh
  2. Shimla
3h 30m
Cheapest
₹227 - ₹350

Amritsar (ATQ)

  1. Amritsar Jn
  2. Chandigarh
  3. Shimla
8h 44m
₹2,880 - ₹4,260

Dehra Dun (DED)

  1. Haridwar
  2. Shimla
10h 57m
₹1,857 - ₹2,845

Frequently asked questions

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The nearest airport to Shimla is Chandigarh (IXC) Airport which is 59.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Dehra Dun (DED) (140.8 km).

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It takes 6h 32m to get from Shimla to Delhi (DEL) Airport.

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We recommend flying to Delhi (DEL) Airport, which is 283.5 km away from Shimla. The train from Delhi (DEL) to Shimla takes 6h 32m.

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There are 138+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

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