There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Indore by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Indore (IDR)plane IXC - IDR
5h 14m₹5,796–15,476Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain 52452 / ...
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Indore Jn Bgtrain 19308
29h 45m₹744–6,028Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ratlam Jntrain
- Take the train from Ratlam Jn to Lakshmibai Ngrtrain
22h 35m₹887–5,726Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Standbus
24h 58m₹1,817–6,571Drive 1,108 km
- Drive from Shimla to Indorecar 1,108 km
13h 38m₹12,071–17,435Bus, train via Delhi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus
- Take the bus from Delhi Kashmiri Gate to Ujjain Dewas Gatebus
- Take the train from Ujjain Jn to Indore Jn Bgtrain
26h 54m₹1,305–4,265
Shimla to Indore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Indore is to bus and train which costs ₹850 - ₹6,000 and takes 22h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Indore is to bus and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Indore. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Antim Chouraha via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT and Teen Imli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Indore. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Indore Jn Bg via Kalka and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.
The distance between Shimla and Indore is 1019 km. The road distance is 1108 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Indore without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 35m and costs ₹850 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Shimla to Indore, including transfers.
Shimla to Indore bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Indore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Indore is to bus which takes 24h 58m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹6,500 and takes 29h 45m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Indore, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Antim Chouraha via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT, FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand, and Teen Imli in around 24h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Indore Jn Bg via Kalka and Chandigarh in around 29h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indore via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indore via Jammu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Indore via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Ratlam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
Train from Ratlam Jn to Lakshmibai Ngr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ujjain Jn to Indore Jn Bg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chandigarh to Indore Jn Bg
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–380
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–380
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,000
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,900
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- zingbus.com
Bus from Delhi Kashmiri Gate to Ujjain Dewas Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.zingbus.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹1,000–1,700
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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Indore bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Shimla to Indore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Indore is 1108 km. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Shimla to Indore.
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