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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Gaya is to taxi and train which costs ₹2,700 - ₹7,000 and takes 24h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Gaya is to bus and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹19,000.

How far is it from Shimla to Gaya?

The distance between Shimla and Gaya is 1184 km. The road distance is 1286.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimla to Gaya without a car is to taxi and train which takes 24h 52m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹7,000.

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

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

Can I drive from Shimla to Gaya?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Gaya is 1287 km. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Shimla to Gaya.

Where can I stay near Gaya?

There are 153+ hotels available in Gaya.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Gaya by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Gaya
best
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Gaya (GAY)plane IXC - GAY
7h 7m
₹6,527–18,222
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
2. Take the train from Kalka to Gaya Jntrain 12312
24h 52m
₹2,783–6,939
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus 179
2. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Patna Junction to Gaya Junctionbus
30h 23m
₹4,064–5,724
Drive 1,286.7 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Gayacar 1,286.7 km
17h 49m
₹13,700–19,788
Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXC - PAT
3. Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
8h 33m
₹6,647–16,302
Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly to Gaya
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi
2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Gaya (GAY)plane DED - GAY
7h 57m
₹14,968–22,832
Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Gaya
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 Gaya (GAY)plane DEL - GAY
8h 24m
₹8,208–15,579

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Gaya (GAY) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

₹6,326Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,184.4 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Gaya Junction via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, and Patna Junction in around 30h 23m.

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