There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to McLeod Ganj by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Nādaun
best- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Naduanbus
- Take the bus from Nadaun to McLeod Ganjbus
7h 42m₹715–1,480Drive 231.9 km
- Drive from Shimla to McLeod Ganjcar 231.9 km
4h 32m₹2,602–3,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to McLeod Ganjtaxi 231.9 km
4h 32m₹6,000–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater
10h 10m
Shimla to McLeod Ganj by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to McLeod Ganj is to bus via Nādaun which costs ₹700 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to McLeod Ganj is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shimla and arriving at McLeodganj - Main Square. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Shimla and McLeod Ganj is 229 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to McLeod Ganj without a car is to bus via Nādaun which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Shimla to McLeod Ganj, including transfers.
Shimla to McLeod Ganj bus services, operated by New Prem Bus Service, depart from Shimla station.
Shimla to McLeod Ganj bus services, operated by New Prem Bus Service, arrive at McLeodganj - Main Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to McLeod Ganj is 232 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Shimla to McLeod Ganj.
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What companies run services between Shimla, India and McLeod Ganj, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to McLeod Ganj via Nadaun in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Naduan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–950
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
Bus from Nadaun to McLeod Ganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–550
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹310–410
- AC Himdhara
- ₹370–550
- Website
- New Prem Bus Service
Bus from Shimla to McLeodganj - Main Square
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- New Prem Bus Service
- Website
- Shivam Bus Service
Bus from Shimla to McLeodganj - Main Square
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shivam Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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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