There are 8 ways to get from Raipur to Shimla by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car
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Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Mana Airport (RPR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane RPR - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 32m₹9,332–14,758Train
cheapest- Take the train from Raipur Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
41h 26m₹979–7,580Train, taxi
- Take the train from Raipur Jn to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
25h 20m₹3,023–8,964Bus
- Take the bus from Raipur to Jabalpur, Madhya Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
35h 7mDrive 1,449.1 km
- Drive from Raipur to Shimlacar 1,449.1 km
20h 49m₹16,323–23,577Fly to Dehradun Airport, bus
- Fly from Mana Airport (RPR) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane RPR - DED
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
9h 46mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Raipur Jn to Panipat Jntrain
- Take the train from Panipat Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
27h 14m₹1,119–7,000Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Raipur to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
36h 30m
Mana Airport (RPR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raipur to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,000 and takes 27h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Raipur to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Raipur to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Raipur and arriving at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh via Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Raipur to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Raipur Jn and arriving at Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 26m.
The distance between Raipur and Shimla is 1303 km. The road distance is 1449.1 km.
The best way to get from Raipur to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 25h 20m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Raipur to Shimla, including transfers.
Raipur to Shimla bus services, operated by Lucky Travels, depart from Raipur station.
Raipur to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Raipur Jn station.
The best way to get from Raipur to Shimla is to bus which takes 35h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 41h 26m.
What companies run services between Raipur, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Raipur to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh via Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi, Delhi State in around 35h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raipur Jn to Simla via Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka in around 41h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Mana Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Mana Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Mana Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Mana Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Mana Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Mana Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
Flights from Mana Airport to Dehradun Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Mana Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Mana Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Mana Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raipur Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,700–4,700
Train from New Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Raipur Jn to Panipat Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,600–4,500
Train from Panipat Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Raipur Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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More Questions & Answers
Raipur to Shimla bus services, operated by Lucky Travels, arrive at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh station.
Raipur to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raipur to Shimla is 1449 km. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Raipur to Shimla.
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