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 29m.

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 - ₹21,000.

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.

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 688+ 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, 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
₹10,605–20,455
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 29m
₹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
₹7,540–13,693
Bus, train via Ballia
1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Ballia
3. Take the bus from Ballia to Delhi Kashmiri Gate station
4. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Ambala
5. Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla
43h 19m
₹3,785–8,560
Drive 1,658.5 km
1. Drive from Gangtok to Shimla1,658.5 km
25h 48m
₹17,433–25,181
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 58m
₹18,345–29,545

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

44Weekly Planes

6h 12mAverage Duration

₹6,747Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,425.5 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Sikkim to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to Chandigarh, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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