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How to get fromVaranasi to Shimla (Region)by plane, taxi, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Shimla (Region) by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane VNS - IXC
    2. Take the taxi from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    6h 55m
    ₹10,414–19,107

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kashi to Haridwar Jntrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Chopalbus bus 417
    3. Take the taxi from Chopal to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    31h 36m
    ₹3,005–7,421

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 22355
    2. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    19h 22m
    ₹4,854–8,910

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow Singar Nagar to ISBT Kashmere Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cantonment to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    23h 28m
    ₹5,476–10,717

  5. Drive 1,052.9 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Shimla (Region)car car 1,052.9 km
    16h 25m
    ₹11,371–16,424

  6. Fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane VNS - DED
    2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    8h 10m
    ₹13,514–23,607

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,875Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Shimla (Region), Himachal Pradesh, India?

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Shimla (Region). However, you can take the taxi to Varanasi Airport (VNS) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), then take the taxi to Shimla (Region). Alternatively, you can take the train to Chandigarh then take the taxi to Shimla (Region).

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