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How to get fromBhutan to Shimlaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bhutan to Shimla by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane PBH - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    10h 19m
    ₹31,765–42,966

  2. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane PBH - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    7h 58m
    ₹10,542–56,416

  3. Fly to Dehradun Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane PBH - DED
    2. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    13h 20m
    ₹17,280–51,616

Paro Airport (PBH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,006Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,601.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Bhutan and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Bhutan to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), walk to IGI Airport, take the subway to New Delhi, walk to New Delhi, take the train to Chandigarh, walk to Railway Crossing, take the line 206 bus to Isbt-17, walk to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) 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.

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