There are 5 ways to get from Guwahati to Shimla by plane, taxi, train or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Chandigarh, taxi • 6h 28m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 43h 45m
3 alternative options
Fly to Dehra Dun, taxi • 8h 55m
Fly to Dharamsala, taxi • 10h 11m
Train, taxi • 43h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guwahati to Shimla is to train and bus which costs ₹3,400 - ₹6,000 and takes 43h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Guwahati to Shimla is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000.
The distance between Guwahati and Shimla is 1663 km.
The best way to get from Guwahati to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 43h 22m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Guwahati to Shimla, including transfers.
There are 822+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at ₹2,974 per night.
- Distance: 1663.4 km
- Duration: 6h 28m
What companies run services between Guwahati, India and Shimla, India?
There is no direct connection from Guwahati to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Gauhati airport, fly to Chandigarh, then take the taxi to Shimla. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gauhati airport, fly to Dehra Dun, then take the taxi to Shimla.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gauhati to Chandigarh via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹19,000
Flights from Gauhati to Chandigarh via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹19,000
Flights from Gauhati to Chandigarh via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹19,000
Flights from Gauhati to Chandigarh via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹19,000
Flights from Gauhati to Dehra Dun via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹39,000
Flights from Gauhati to Dehra Dun via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹35,000
Flights from Gauhati to Dharamsala via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500 - ₹33,000
- Website
- airvistara.com
Flights from Gauhati to Chandigarh via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹17,000
Flights from Gauhati to Dehra Dun via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹31,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Gauhati to Chandigarh via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Gauhati to Dharamsala via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹43,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Guwahati to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850 - ₹3,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850 - ₹1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200 - ₹2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,100 - ₹3,900
Train from Guwahati to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470 - ₹2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470 - ₹600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200 - ₹1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700 - ₹2,200
Bus from Ballia to Delhi Kashmiri Gate station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 9418000529
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500 - ₹1,000
- Schedules at
- online.hrtchp.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900 - ₹3,500
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 88 83 76 36
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 90 41 41 21 41
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 55 85 49 99
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
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