There are 4 ways to get from Delhi to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from New Delhi to Churutrain 12259
- Take the taxi from Churu to Shimlataxi
5h 42m₹1,611–3,302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Delhi to Sardarsharbus
9h 31m₹1,271–1,980Drive 285.4 km
- Drive from Delhi to Shimlacar 285.4 km
4h 57m₹3,203–4,626Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi to Shimlataxi 285.4 km
4h 57m₹5,000–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Delhi and arriving at Sardarshar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Delhi and Shimla is 348 km. The road distance is 285.4 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Delhi to Shimla, including transfers.
Delhi to Shimla bus services, operated by RSRTC, depart from Delhi station.
Delhi to Shimla bus services, operated by RSRTC, arrive at Sardarshar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Shimla is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Delhi to Shimla.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Shimla, Rajasthan, India?
RSRTC operates a bus from Delhi to Sardarshar once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–800 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Churu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Delhi to Sardarshar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–800
- Website
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
- Deluxe
- ₹350–430
- Express
- ₹320–420
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–6,000
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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