What is the cheapest way to get from Shimla to Varanasi?

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Varanasi is to bus and train which costs ₹800 - ₹4,700 and takes 20h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimla to Varanasi?

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Varanasi is to bus and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Shimla and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Kalka and Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.

How far is it from Shimla to Varanasi?

The distance between Shimla and Varanasi is 985 km. The road distance is 1072.8 km.

How do I travel from Shimla to Varanasi without a car?

The best way to get from Shimla to Varanasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,700.

How long does it take to get from Shimla to Varanasi?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Shimla to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Varanasi bus from?

Shimla to Varanasi bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Varanasi train from?

Shimla to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.

Train or bus from Shimla to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Shimla to Varanasi is to bus via Rohini which takes 22h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹6,000 and takes 27h 27m.

Where does the Shimla to Varanasi bus arrive?

Shimla to Varanasi bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.

Where does the Shimla to Varanasi train arrive?

Shimla to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.

Can I drive from Shimla to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Varanasi is 1073 km. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Shimla to Varanasi.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shimla to Varanasi?

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Where can I stay near Varanasi?

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Shimla to Varanasi - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Shimla to Varanasi by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXC - VNS
9h 26m
₹6,908–13,783
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain 52452 / ...
2. Take the train from Kalka to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12312
27h 27m
₹734–5,728
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jntrain 22356
20h 27m
₹829–4,683
Bus via Rohini
1. Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
2. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
22h 12m
Drive 1,072.8 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Varanasicar 1,072.8 km
12h 31m
₹12,056–17,414
Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus
2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DED - VNS
11h 37m
Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXC - PAT
3. Take the train from Danapur to Varanasi Jntrain
10h 20m
₹6,318–17,533
Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane IXC - LKO
3. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain
10h 6m
₹5,628–14,473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus 139 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
26h 30m

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

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5h 30mAverage Duration

₹6,315Cheapest Price

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Distance: 984.6 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Delhi, Delhi State in around 22h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Varanasi Jn via Kalka and Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 27h 27m.

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