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There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Gaya by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Gaya

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane IXC - GAY
    7h 15m
    ₹9,058–21,943

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Gaya Jntrain train 13152 / ...
    30h 36m
    ₹901–5,635

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Gaya Jntrain train
    17h 23m
    ₹2,897–7,832

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    26h 35m
    ₹1,716–3,182

  5. Drive  1,299.8 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Gayacar car 1,299.8 km
    15h 51m
    ₹14,583–21,065

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly to Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane DED - GAY
    9h 56m

  7. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane IXC - PAT
    3. Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain train
    8h 1m
    ₹6,758–12,613

  8. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Varanasibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus bus
    27h 39m

Shimla to Gaya by bus

Calendar47Weekly Buses
Duration26h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,716Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,176.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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You can take a bus from Shimla to Gaya via Delhi in around 26h 35m.

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