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How to get fromShimla to Chinaby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to China by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane IXC - CAN
    12h 34m
    ¥1,636–4,238

  2. Bus, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain train
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane DEL - CAN
    15h 55m
    ¥1,250–2,512

  3. Drive 4,265.5 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Chongqingcar car 4,265.5 km
    2d 11h
    ¥3,630–5,243

  4. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Hong Kong International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane IXC - HKG
    15h 3m
    ¥1,525–4,365

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,639Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,857.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 34m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and China?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to China. However, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 34 bus to Hallo Majra, walk to H/Majra, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), walk to Guangzhou Airport South, take the line 3 subway to Yantang, then take the line 6 subway to Yide Lu. Alternatively, you can drive from Shimla to Chongqing in around 2d 11h.

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