Rome2Rio

How to get fromShimla to Varanasiby bus, plane, train, or car

Find Transport to Varanasi

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Varanasi by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXC - VNS
    7h 7m
    ₹7,388–24,383

  2. Bus, train via Chandīgarh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jntrain train 22356
    20h 12m
    ₹829–4,683

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Tata Non A/C Seater Seater
    18h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 12238 / ...
    20h 3m
    ₹831–4,835

  5. Drive  1,072.8 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Varanasicar car 1,072.8 km
    12h 31m
    ₹12,036–17,386

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DED - VNS
    9h 28m

  7. Bus via Rohini

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    22h 32m
    ₹1,616–4,782

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,474Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Shimla to Varanasi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 984.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla to Varanasi via Dehradun in around 18h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There