There are 4 ways to get from McLeod Ganj to Shimla by bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 907 / ...
8h₹470–950Drive 232.6 km
- Drive from McLeod Ganj to Shimlacar 232.6 km
4h 33m₹2,610–3,769Taxi
- Take the taxi from McLeod Ganj to Shimlataxi 232.6 km
4h 33m₹6,500–8,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DHM - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 55m₹5,283–29,054
McLeod Ganj to Shimla by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McLeod Ganj to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹950 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from McLeod Ganj to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
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 McLeod Ganj and Shimla is 231 km. The road distance is 232.6 km.
The best way to get from McLeod Ganj 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.
McLeod Ganj to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Dharamsala station.
McLeod Ganj to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLeod Ganj to Shimla is 233 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from McLeod Ganj to Shimla.
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What companies run services between McLeod Ganj, 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
- ₹4,200–24,000
- 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
- Website
- New Prem Bus Service
Bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- New Prem Bus Service
- Website
- Shivam Bus Service
Bus from Dharamsala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shivam Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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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