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How to get fromVaranasi to Shimlaby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Shimla by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane VNS - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 20m
    ₹7,374–24,807

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 22355
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    19h 27m
    ₹812–4,610

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    21h 28m

  4. Drive  1,075.1 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Shimlacar car 1,075.1 km
    12h 39m
    ₹12,050–17,406

  5. Bus via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus bus FlixBus IN0426 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    26h 1m
    ₹1,640–5,079

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,097Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 979.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Varanasi to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh in around 21h 28m.

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