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How to get fromShimla to Joshīmathby bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Joshīmath by bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus via Mussoorie

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road to FlixBus Joshimathbus bus FlixBus IN0310B / ...
    11h 50m
    ₹1,504–4,247

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Dehradunbus bus 153
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Dehradun - Doon Travels, near ISBT to FlixBus Joshimathbus bus FlixBus IN0310B / ...
    16h 3m
    ₹1,206–4,058

  3. Drive  518.7 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Joshīmathcar car 518.7 km
    9h 28m
    ₹5,806–8,386

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Joshīmathtaxi taxi 518.7 km
    9h 28m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Tapovan Joshimathbus bus
    17h 30m
    ₹1,224–2,747

Shimla to Joshīmath by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla to FlixBus Joshimath via Dehradun and FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road in around 11h 50m.

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