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

The cheapest way to get from Srinagar to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 and takes 30h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Srinagar to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Srinagar and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Srinagar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Srinagar TRC Road and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Narwal Bus stand, Ludhiana, Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

How far is it from Srinagar to Shimla?

The distance between Srinagar and Shimla is 562 km. The road distance is 590.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Srinagar to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 16h 37m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹7,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Srinagar to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Srinagar to Shimla bus from?

Srinagar to Shimla bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Srinagar TRC Road station.

Where does the Srinagar to Shimla bus arrive?

Srinagar to Shimla bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Kunjwani Bypass station.

Can I drive from Srinagar to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Srinagar to Shimla is 591 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Srinagar to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 414+ hotels available in Shimla.

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

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane SXR - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 6m
₹5,899–16,665
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
2. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Chandigarhtrain
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
17h 7m
₹1,025–4,820
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
2. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Kalkatrain
3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
16h 37m
₹2,977–6,710
Bus via Ludhiana
1. Take the bus from Srinagar TRC Road to Kunjwani Bypassbus
2. Take the bus from Narwal Bus stand to Ludhianabus
3. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Chandigarh ISBT-43bus Ac
4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
17h 35m
₹1,274–4,159
Drive 590.7 km
1. Drive from Srinagar to Shimlacar 590.7 km
9h 14m
₹6,475–9,353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Srinagar to Jammubus
2. Take the bus from Jammu to Jassurbus
3. Take the bus from Jassur to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 270
30h 14m
₹1,202–2,450

Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

₹5,162Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Srinagar to Shimla.

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Distance: 562.1 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Srinagar TRC Road to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Kunjwani Bypass, Narwal Bus stand, Ludhiana, Chandigarh ISBT-43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 17h 35m.

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