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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Agra is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Agra is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹12,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Agra?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Agra. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Agra via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk and ISBT Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Shimla and Agra?

No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Agra. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Agra Cantt via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Shimla to Agra?

The distance between Shimla and Agra is 547 km. The road distance is 546.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimla to Agra without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹6,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Shimla to Agra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Agra bus from?

Shimla to Agra bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Agra train from?

Shimla to Agra train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.

Train or bus from Shimla to Agra?

The best way to get from Shimla to Agra is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 10h 21m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Shimla to Agra bus arrive?

Shimla to Agra bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.

Where does the Shimla to Agra train arrive?

Shimla to Agra train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.

Can I drive from Shimla to Agra?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Agra is 546 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Shimla to Agra.

Where can I stay near Agra?

There are 419+ hotels available in Agra.

Shimla to Agra - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Shimla to Agra by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
3. Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
7h 40m
₹2,603–5,639
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain 52452 / ...
2. Take the train from Kalka to Agra Cantttrain 22456
13h 10m
₹404–3,128
Bus via Chandīgarh
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus
3. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Agrabus
10h 21m
₹1,487–4,326
Drive 546.3 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Agracar 546.3 km
7h 31m
₹5,963–8,614
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Agrataxi 546.3 km
7h 31m
₹13,000–16,000
Bus, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane IXC - DEL
3. Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
7h 25m
₹3,501–11,426
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain
3. Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
9h 27m
₹647–3,826
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus
2. Take the bus from Mori Gate to Sai Ki Takiya Agrabus
14h 57m
₹884–2,586
Bus, fly to Gwalior Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane IXC - GWL
3. Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantttrain
13h
₹5,126–18,136
Bus, fly to Jaipur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Jaipur International Airport (JAI)plane IXC - JAI
3. Take the train from Gandhinagar Jpr to Idgah Agra Jntrain
10h 30m
₹5,211–13,016

Shimla to Agra by train

2Weekly Trains

13h 10mAverage Duration

₹404Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Agra via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, and ISBT Kashmiri Gate in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Agra Cantt via Kalka in around 13h 10m.

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