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

The cheapest way to get from Patna to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹800 - ₹5,500 and takes 29h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patna to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.

How far is it from Patna to Shimla?

The distance between Patna and Shimla is 1121 km. The road distance is 1252.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Patna to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 23h 3m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Patna to Shimla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Patna to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Patna to Shimla is 1253 km. It takes approximately 17h 36m to drive from Patna to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 647+ hotels available in Shimla.

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

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane PAT - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 23m
₹5,986–15,177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Patna Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain 13005 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 1223 / ...
29h 25m
₹836–5,241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal to ISBT Kashmere gatebus
2. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus 515 / ...
23h 3m
₹3,955–6,035
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Danapur to Chandigarhtrain 22355
2. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimlataxi
23h 26m
₹3,310–8,249
Drive 1,252.8 km
1. Drive from Patna to Shimlacar 1,252.8 km
17h 36m
₹13,428–19,396

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

34Weekly Planes

3h 36mAverage Duration

₹5,535Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,120.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Patna to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, ISBT Kashmere gate, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 23h 3m.

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