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How to get fromShimla to Beijingby taxi, train, plane, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Beijing by taxi, train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)planeDEL - PEK
    17h 26m
    ¥2,019–4,267

  2. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)planeIXC - PEK
    17h 13m
    ¥1,748–4,900

  3. Drive 5,074.8 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Beijingcar5,074.8 km
    2d 16h
    ¥4,522–6,532

  4. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)planeIXC - PKX
    3. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain
    19h 1m

  5. Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)planeDEL - PKX
    4. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain
    18h 38m

  6. Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Tianjin Binhai, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)planeDEL - TSN
    4. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
    18h 33m
    ¥1,951–2,711

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,227Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Beijing, China?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Beijing. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to New Delhi, walk to New Delhi, take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), walk to Beijing Capital Airport T2, then take the subway to Dongzhimen. Alternatively, you can drive from Shimla to Beijing in around 2d 16h.

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