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

The cheapest way to get from Pahalgam to Shimla is to taxi and bus which costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,000 and takes 17h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pahalgam to Shimla is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.

How far is it from Pahalgam to Shimla?

The distance between Pahalgam and Shimla is 640 km. The road distance is 578.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Pahalgam to Shimla without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 17h 9m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Pahalgam to Shimla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Pahalgam to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Pahalgam to Shimla is 578 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Pahalgam to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 657+ hotels available in Shimla.

Pahalgam to Shimla - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pahalgam to Shimla by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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.

Taxi, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Pahalgam to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)taxi
2. Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane SXR - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
6h 26m
₹7,603–19,679
Taxi, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Pahalgam to Awantipurataxi
2. Take the bus from Awantipura to Jammubus
3. Take the bus from Jammu to Chandigarh- ISBT 43bus Ac
4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
17h 9m
₹2,150–4,991
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Pahalgam to Panjgamtaxi
2. Take the train from Panjgam to Banihaltrain
3. Take the train from Banihal to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
4. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Kalkatrain
5. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
18h 16m
₹3,972–8,380
Drive 578.2 km
1. Drive from Pahalgam to Shimlacar 578.2 km
9h 1m
₹6,409–9,257
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pahalgam to Panjgamtaxi
2. Take the train from Panjgam to Banihaltrain
3. Take the train from Banihal to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
4. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Pathankot Cantttrain
5. Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
22h 5m
₹2,162–5,980

Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

₹5,065Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pahalgam to Shimla.

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Distance: 639.5 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Pahalgam to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) 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 taxi to Awantipura, take the bus to Jammu, take the bus to Chandigarh- ISBT 43, walk to Isbt-43, take the bus to Isbt-17, walk to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.

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