Rome2Rio

How to get fromNew Delhi to Shimlaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Shimla

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from New Delhi to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train 12005 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    5h 15m
    ₹2,406–4,263

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train 12005 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain train 52455 / ...
    9h 50m
    ₹336–2,663

  3. Bus via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    7h 50m
    ₹889–3,093

  4. Drive 342.5 km

    1. Drive from New Delhi to Shimlacar car 342.5 km
    5h 10m
    ₹3,852–5,564

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Delhi to Shimlataxi taxi 342.5 km
    5h 10m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  6. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane DEL - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    5h 51m
    ₹5,096–10,747

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain train 12005 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    6h 32m
    ₹555–2,695

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    9h 50m
    ₹500–1,200

  9. Fly to Dehradun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane DEL - DED
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    7h 40m

New Delhi to Shimla by bus

Calendar147Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹500Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Delhi to Shimla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 351.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Kashmiri Gate to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Delhi to Simla via Kalka in around 9h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers