There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Kashmir Valley by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane IXC - SXR
5h 13m₹6,538–25,583Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain
- Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Badgamtrain
22h 50m₹914–4,938Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain
- Take the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagartrain
14h 55m₹3,087–6,782Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Srinagarbus FlixBus IN0121A
17h 36m₹1,653–4,873Drive 595.5 km
- Drive from Shimla to Kashmir Valleycar 595.5 km
9h 15m₹6,728–9,718
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kashmir Valley is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹5,000 and takes 22h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kashmir Valley is to bus and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Kashmir Valley. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at FlixBus Srinagar via Zirakpur and FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Kashmir Valley. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Badgam via Kalka and Sh Mata V Devi Katra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
The distance between Shimla and Kashmir Valley is 569 km. The road distance is 595.5 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kashmir Valley without a car is to taxi and train which takes 14h 55m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Shimla to Kashmir Valley, including transfers.
Shimla to Kashmir Valley bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Kashmir Valley train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kashmir Valley is to bus which takes 17h 36m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹5,000 and takes 22h 50m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kashmir Valley via Zirakpur, Isbt-43, FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, and FlixBus Srinagar in around 17h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Kashmir Valley via Kalka, Sh Mata V Devi Katra, and Badgam in around 22h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Srinagar International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Sh Mata V Devi Katra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,325
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Chair Car
- ₹720
- Executive Class
- ₹1,325
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Sh Mata V Devi Katra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Badgam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Kashmir Valley bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Shimla to Kashmir Valley train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kashmir Valley is 596 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Shimla to Kashmir Valley.
There are 641+ hotels available in Kashmir Valley.








