There are 9 ways to get from Orai to Shimla by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Orai to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansitrain
- Take the train from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
15h 42m₹2,699–6,536Train
cheapest- Take the train from Orai to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain
22h 30m₹636–5,016Bus
- Take the bus from Orai, Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Orai, Uttar Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
18h 7mDrive 792 km
- Drive from Orai to Shimlacar 792 km
10h 9m₹8,885–12,833Train to Kanpur Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Orai to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane KNU - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
14h 3m₹8,506–22,316Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Orai, Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Panchkula, Haryanabus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
18h 37mTrain to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Orai to Lucknowjntrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane LKO - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
10h 25m₹5,562–13,553Train, train to Gwalior Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Orai to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansitrain
- Take the train from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi to Gwalior Jn.train
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane GWL - IXC
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
11h 15m₹9,379–23,716Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly to Dehradun Airport, bus
- Take the train from Orai to Lucknowjntrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane LKO - DED
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
12h 8m
Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orai to Shimla is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹5,000 and takes 22h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Orai to Shimla is to drive which takes 10h 9m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Orai to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Orai, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh via Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Orai to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Orai and arriving at Simla via Kanpur Central and Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
The distance between Orai and Shimla is 878 km. The road distance is 792 km.
The best way to get from Orai to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 15h 42m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 15h 42m to get from Orai to Shimla, including transfers.
Orai to Shimla bus services, operated by Shree Shyam Bus, depart from Orai, Uttar Pradesh station.
Orai to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Orai station.
The best way to get from Orai to Shimla is to bus which takes 18h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹5,000 and takes 22h 30m.
What companies run services between Orai, India and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Orai, Uttar Pradesh to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh via Delhi, Delhi State in around 18h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orai to Simla via Kanpur Central and Kalka in around 22h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–12,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Orai to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Orai to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Orai to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Kanpur Central to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Orai to Lucknowjn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Orai to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Orai to Lucknowjn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Panchkula, Haryana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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Orai to Shimla bus services, operated by Shree Shyam Bus, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Orai to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orai to Shimla is 792 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Orai to Shimla.
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