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

The cheapest way to get from Sikkim to Shimla is to bus and train which costs ₹1,400 - ₹6,500 and takes 47h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sikkim to Shimla is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹22,000.

Is there a direct bus between Sikkim and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Sikkim to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Gangtok - SNT bus stand and arriving at FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Balaju, Kathmandu Swoyambhu and FlixBus Delhi - Majnu Ka Tilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Sikkim to Shimla?

The distance between Sikkim and Shimla is 1425 km. The road distance is 1658.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sikkim to Shimla without a car is to taxi and train which takes 36h 33m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Sikkim to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sikkim to Shimla bus from?

Sikkim to Shimla bus services, operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport, depart from Gangtok - SNT bus stand station.

Where does the Sikkim to Shimla bus arrive?

Sikkim to Shimla bus services, operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport, arrive at Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand station.

Can I drive from Sikkim to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Sikkim to Shimla is 1658 km. It takes approximately 25h 48m to drive from Sikkim to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 669+ hotels available in Shimla.

Sikkim to Shimla - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sikkim to Shimla by taxi, plane, bus, 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.

Taxi, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Jorethang to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)IXB - IXC
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
8h 48m
₹10,605–21,454
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand
2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Delhi
3. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi301 / ...
47h 23m
₹1,425–6,500
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to New Jalpaiguri
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Chandigarh
3. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla
36h 33m
₹7,539–13,692
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand
2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandu
3. Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi - Majnu Ka Tilla to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking
2d 11h
₹4,145–7,400
Drive 1,658.5 km
1. Drive from Gangtok to Shimla1,658.5 km
25h 48m
₹17,745–25,632
Taxi, fly to Dehradun Airport
1. Take the taxi from Jorethang to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Dehradun Airport (DED)IXB - DED
3. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimla
10h 23m
₹19,845–29,544

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

58Weekly Planes

6h 14mAverage Duration

₹6,867Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,425.4 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking via Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Kathmandu, Balaju, Kathmandu Swoyambhu, Delhi Majnu ka Tila, and FlixBus Delhi - Majnu Ka Tilla in around 2d 11h.

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