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How to get fromShimla to Badrinathby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Badrinath by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Tapovan Joshimathbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tapovan Joshimath to Badrinathtaxi taxi
    17h 57m

  2. Bus, taxi via Guptkashi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Guptkashibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Guptkashi to Badrinathtaxi taxi
    20h 38m
    ₹5,194–7,458

  3. Drive 562.3 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Badrinathcar car 562.3 km
    10h 26m
    ₹6,423–9,277

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Badrinathtaxi taxi 562.3 km
    10h 26m
    ₹13,000–17,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 550.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Badrinath. However, you can take the bus to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, walk to Dehradun, take the bus to Tapovan Joshimath, then take the taxi to Badrinath. Alternatively, you can drive from Shimla to Badrinath in around 10h 26m.

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