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How to get fromRanchi to Shimlaby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ranchi to Shimla by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane IXR - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 51m
    ₹8,208–13,611

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    25h
    ₹2,999–8,785

  3. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Varanasibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    31h 28m

  4. Drive  1,453.1 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Shimlacar car 1,453.1 km
    18h 22m
    ₹16,304–23,550

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    36h 7m

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,816Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,304.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Ranchi to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Varanasi and Chandigarh in around 31h 28m.

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