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

The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Shimla is to fly and train and taxi which costs ₹13,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 14h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 13h 13m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹32,000.

How far is it from Riyadh to Shimla?

The distance between Riyadh and Shimla is 3184 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Riyadh to Shimla, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Shimla?

Shimla is 2h 30m ahead of Riyadh. It is currently 1:37 AM in Riyadh and 4:07 AM in Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 645+ hotels available in Shimla.

Riyadh to Shimla - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Riyadh to Shimla by plane, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane RUH - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
13h 13m
₹9,931–31,256
Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane RUH - DEL
2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain
3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
14h 8m
₹13,606–26,696
Fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane RUH - DED
2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimlataxi
13h 50m
₹17,171–40,346
Fly to Kangra Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane RUH - DHM
2. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Shimlataxi
15h 58m
₹24,171–57,346

Riyadh (RUH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

38Weekly Planes

8h 11mAverage Duration

₹9,950Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riyadh to Shimla.

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Distance: 3,184.1 km
Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Shimla. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH 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 line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), walk to IGI Airport, take the subway to New Delhi, walk to New Delhi, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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