There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Srinagar by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), 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
best- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane IXC - SXR
5h 11m₹5,988–16,483Taxi, train
cheapest- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajantrain
- Take the train from Udhampur to Srinagartrain
14h 37m₹2,987–6,532Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjabbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Chandigarh, Punjab
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Srinagarbus FlixBus IN0121A
18h 12mDrive 589.7 km
- Drive from Shimla to Srinagarcar 589.7 km
8h 55m₹6,729–9,719Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Srinagartaxi 589.7 km
8h 55m₹14,000–18,000Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane DED - SXR
9h 33m
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Srinagar is to taxi and train which costs ₹2,900 - ₹7,000 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Srinagar is to bus and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Srinagar. However, there are services departing from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and arriving at FlixBus Srinagar via Aroma and FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
The distance between Shimla and Srinagar is 566 km. The road distance is 589.7 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Srinagar without a car is to taxi and train which takes 14h 37m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Shimla to Srinagar, including transfers.
Shimla to Srinagar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.
Shimla to Srinagar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chandigarh, Punjab station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Srinagar is 590 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Shimla to Srinagar.
There are 617+ hotels available in Srinagar.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Srinagar, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to FlixBus Srinagar via Chandigarh, Punjab, Aroma, Isbt-43, and FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 in around 18h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Srinagar International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Srinagar International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Udhampur to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,325
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Chair Car
- ₹720
- Executive Class
- ₹1,325
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–18,000
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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