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 ₹2,800 - ₹4,500 and takes 24h 29m.

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 15m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹24,000.

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 train which takes 17h 39m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹9,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 645+ 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 15m
₹7,103–23,679
Taxi, train via Simla
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Pahalgam to Srinagartaxi
2. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
3. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Kalkatrain
4. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
22h 14m
₹2,458–6,943
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Pahalgam to Srinagartaxi
2. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
3. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Kalkatrain
4. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
17h 39m
₹4,528–8,543
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pahalgam to Awantipurataxi
2. Take the bus from Awantipura to Jammubus
3. Take the bus from Jammu to Jassurbus
4. Take the bus from Jassur to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 270
24h 29m
₹2,820–4,451
Drive 578.2 km
1. Drive from Pahalgam to Shimlacar 578.2 km
9h 1m
₹6,195–8,948

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

13Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

₹4,532Cheapest 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 15m

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 Srinagar, take the train to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, walk to Sh Mata V Devi Katra, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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