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There are 9 ways to get from Kota to Shimla by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan to Delhi, Delhi Statebus bus Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan - Delhi, Delhi State
    2. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus Delhi, Delhi State - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
    17h 23m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 12925 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    18h 32m
    ₹838–4,848

  3. Drive 815.3 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Shimlacar car 815.3 km
    9h 19m
    ₹9,146–13,210

  4. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane UDR - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    13h 36m
    ₹7,994–51,277

  5. Bus via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    23h 10m
    ₹973–2,351

  6. Train to Jaipur International Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Jaipurtrain train
    2. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane JAI - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    12h 9m
    ₹5,678–13,581

  7. Train to Indore, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Indore Jn Bgtrain train
    2. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane IDR - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    14h 22m
    ₹6,118–15,024

  8. Train to Jaipur International Airport, fly to Dehradun Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Jaipurtrain train
    2. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane JAI - DED
    3. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    14h 7m

  9. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane DEL - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    12h 47m
    ₹5,375–13,798

Dabok Airport (UDR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 798.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 23m

What companies run services between Kota, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh via Delhi, Delhi State in around 17h 23m.

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