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How to get fromShimla to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katraby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain train 14503
    10h 51m
    ₹2,507–4,832

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain train 14609 / ...
    12h 42m
    ₹649–3,283

  3. Bus, train via Pathānkot

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankotbus bus 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pathankot to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain train 19415
    14h 57m
    ₹702–2,585

  4. Drive 431.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katracar car 431.9 km
    6h 34m
    ₹4,876–7,043

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katrataxi taxi 431.9 km
    6h 34m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Bus, fly to Jammu Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane IXC - IXJ
    3. Take the bus from Jammu to Katrabus bus
    6h 46m
    ₹6,783–18,283

  7. Bus, fly to Srinagar International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane plane IXC - SXR
    3. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain train
    9h 9m
    ₹7,088–27,833

Shimla to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹702Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 562 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, India?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka then take the train to Sh Mata V Devi Katra. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Sh Mata V Devi Katra via Pathankot and Pathankot in around 14h 57m.

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