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There are 5 ways to get from Lahore to Shimshal by car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive  944 km

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    1. Drive from Lahore to Shimshalcar car 944 km
    13h 23m
    $113–164

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

    1. Take the train from Lahore Junction to Chak Lalatrain 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 26m
    $145–204

  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
    7h 31m
    $198–553

  4. Fly Lahore International Airport to Skardu Airport, taxi

    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
    19h 57m
    $228–1,293

  5. Train to Islamabad International Airport, fly to Skardu Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lahore Junction to Chak Lalatrain train
    2. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Skardu Airport (KDU)plane plane ISB - KDU
    3. Take the taxi from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Shimshaltaxi taxi
    12h 47m
    $205–364

Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit (GIL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944 km
  • Duration: 13h 23m

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

You can drive from Lahore to Shimshal in around 13h 23m.

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