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How to get fromShimla to Manaliby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Manali by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXC - MAA
    8h 16m
    ₹8,663–14,108

  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 Peramburtrain train 20494
    2d 1h
    ₹1,418–9,604

  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 Chennai Egmoretrain train
    41h 43m
    ₹3,666–12,412

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus
    2d 9h
    ₹5,856–8,347

  5. Drive  2,448.7 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Manalicar car 2,448.7 km
    33h 1m
    ₹27,474–39,685

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DED - MAA
    12h 17m

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,181.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla to Manali via Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Central Station, and M.F.L. in around 2d 9h.

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