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

The cheapest way to get from Sandakphu to Shimla is to drive and train and taxi which costs ₹4,600 - ₹11,000 and takes 37h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandakphu to Shimla is to drive and fly and bus which takes 9h 55m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹34,000.

How far is it from Sandakphu to Shimla?

The distance between Sandakphu and Shimla is 1435 km. The road distance is 1591.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Sandakphu to Shimla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sandakphu to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandakphu to Shimla is 1592 km. It takes approximately 25h 48m to drive from Sandakphu to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 664+ hotels available in Shimla.

Sandakphu to Shimla - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Sandakphu to Shimla by car, 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.

Drive to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Sandakphu to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IXB - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 55m
₹8,461–33,645
Drive, train, taxi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sandakphu to New Jalpaiguricar
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Chandigarhtrain
3. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimlataxi
37h 15m
₹4,613–10,552
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Sandakphu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminuscar
2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus
3. Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi - Majnu Ka Tilla to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parkingbus
2d 7h
₹5,009–8,546
Drive 1,591.9 km
1. Drive from Sandakphu to Shimlacar 1,591.9 km
25h 48m
₹18,728–27,051
Drive to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Sandakphu to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXB - DED
3. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimlataxi
12h 7m
₹16,701–26,735
Drive to Purnea Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Sandakphu to Purnea Airport (PXN)car
2. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane PXN - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
12h 40m
₹9,948–23,793
Taxi to Bhadrapur Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Sandakphu to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)taxi
2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane BDP - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
11h 15m
₹13,192–31,921

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

44Weekly Planes

6h 3mAverage Duration

₹5,914Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sandakphu to Shimla.

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Distance: 1,434.8 km
Duration: 9h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Sandakphu to Shimla. However, you can drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) 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 drive to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to Chandigarh, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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