There are 5 ways to get from Dharamsala to Shimla by bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 907 / ...
8h₹470–950Drive 228.7 km
- Drive from Dharamsala to Shimlacar 228.7 km
4h 30m₹2,219–3,204Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharamsala to Shimlataxi 228.7 km
4h 30m₹6,000–8,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DHM - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 52m₹5,177–33,929Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarhbus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 38m₹1,084–2,097
Dharamsala to Shimla by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹950 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dharamsala and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Dharamsala and Shimla is 231 km. The road distance is 228.7 km.
The best way to get from Dharamsala to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs ₹470 - ₹950.
The bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi takes 8h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dharamsala to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Dharamsala station.
Dharamsala to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala to Shimla is 229 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Dharamsala to Shimla.
Book your Dharamsala to Shimla bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Dharamsala, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹470–950 and the journey takes 8h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–32,000
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–950
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹470–650
- AC Himdhara
- ₹650–950
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Website
- New Prem Bus Service
Bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- New Prem Bus Service
- Website
- Shivam Bus Service
Bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shivam Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- Himachal Tourist Bus Service
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Himachal Tourist Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Website
- Let's Go Holidays
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Let's Go Holidays
- Website
- New Walia Travels
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- New Walia Travels
- Website
- HR Holidays
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- HR Holidays
- Website
- Himalayan Holidays
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Himalayan Holidays
- Website
- New Himalaya Travels
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Himalaya Travels
- Website
- Northway Holiday Express
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Northway Holiday Express
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–1,200
- Schedules at
- asianshinabus.com
- Website
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd.
- Website
- PAL Travel Lines
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- PAL Travel Lines
- Website
- Vijay Laxmi
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vijay Laxmi
- Website
- Triptara tour & Travel
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Triptara tour & Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
Dharamshala Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 59 02 70 00
- Website
- dharamshalataxi.com
Himalaya Cab
- Phone
- +91 90151-57476
- Website
- himalayacab.com
Shankar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 81 46 73 73 73
- Website
- shankartaxiservice.com
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