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How to get fromMuscat Airport (MCT) to Shimlaby plane, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Shimla by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane MCT - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 53m
    ₹14,081–36,654

  2. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane MCT - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    11h 19m
    ₹13,550–27,767

  3. Fly to Dehradun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane MCT - DED
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    10h 27m

  4. Fly to Kulu, taxi

    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Kulu (KUU)plane plane MCT - KUU
    2. Take the taxi from Kulu (KUU) to Shimlataxi taxi
    12h 16m
    ₹23,891–51,471

  5. Fly to Kangra Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane MCT - DHM
    2. Take the bus from Kangra to Nadaunbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nadaun to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus
    16h 15m
    ₹21,746–55,206

Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,720Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,115 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Muscat Airport (MCT), Oman and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Shimla. However, you can fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can fly to Dehradun Airport (DED), take the taxi to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, then take the bus to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

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