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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Shimla (Region) by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane MAA - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    9h 52m
    ₹10,490–16,838

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    47h 19m
    ₹3,486–11,476

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    40h 13m
    ₹4,916–13,042

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udaipurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udaipur to Chandigarhbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    43h 9m

  5. Drive  2,538.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Shimla (Region)car car 2,538.2 km
    34h 48m
    ₹24,691–35,664

  6. Fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane MAA - DED
    2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    11h 24m
    ₹15,030–26,038

  7. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane MAA - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    12h 33m
    ₹12,565–18,288

  8. Fly to Kangra Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane MAA - DHM
    2. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    12h 42m
    ₹23,030–34,038

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,215.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Shimla (Region). However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi, then take the taxi to Shimla (Region). Alternatively, you can take the train to New Delhi, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla (Region).

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