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

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There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Srinagar 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 Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane plane IXC - SXR
    5h 11m
    ₹5,988–15,483

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus bus 259
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Srinagarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    15h 46m
    ₹1,154–2,203

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajantrain train
    3. Take the train from Udhampur to Srinagartrain train
    14h 37m
    ₹2,987–6,532

  4. Drive  589.7 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Srinagarcar car 589.7 km
    8h 55m
    ₹6,617–9,557

  5. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane plane DED - SXR
    10h 23m

  6. Bus via Pathānkot

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankotbus bus 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pathankot to Srinagarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    19h 3m
    ₹1,282–2,685

  7. Bus via Pathānkot #2

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankotbus bus 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pathankot to Jammubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jammu to Srinagarbus bus
    20h 19m

Shimla to Srinagar by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Srinagar, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Srinagar via Chandigarh in around 15h 46m.

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