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How to get fromLahore to Shimshalby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lahore to Shimshal by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly Lahore International Airport to Skardu Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Skardu Airport (KDU)plane plane LHE - KDU
    2. Take the taxi from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Shimshaltaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $268–333

  2. Drive  944 km

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    1. Drive from Lahore to Shimshalcar car 944 km
    13h 23m
    $89–128

  3. Fly Lahore International Airport to Gilgit, taxi

    1. Fly from Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Gilgit (GIL)plane plane LHE - GIL
    2. Take the taxi from Gilgit (GIL) to Shimshaltaxi taxi
    8h 56m
    $238–703

  4. Train to Islamabad International Airport, fly to Gilgit, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lahore Junction to Rawalpinditrain train
    2. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit (GIL)plane plane ISB - GIL
    3. Take the taxi from Gilgit (GIL) to Shimshaltaxi taxi
    10h 56m
    $149–193

Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Skardu Airport (KDU) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Lahore, Pakistan and Shimshal, Pakistan?

There is no direct connection from Lahore to Shimshal. However, you can take the taxi to Lahore International Airport (LHE) airport, fly to Skardu Airport (KDU), then take the taxi to Shimshal. Alternatively, you can drive from Lahore to Shimshal in around 13h 23m.

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