There are 8 ways to get from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla by taxi, plane, bus, train, night 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.
Recommended option
Taxi to Srinagar, fly, taxi • 6h 27m
Cheapest option
Night train, bus • 12h 41m
6 alternative options
Fly from Jammu, taxi • 3h 39m
Bus • 9h 52m
Train, taxi • 11h 28m
Train, bus • 12h 51m
Taxi • 6h 54m
Drive • 6h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla is to night train and bus which costs $6 - $20 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs $110 - $240.
The distance between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Shimla is 478 miles. The road distance is 300.7 miles.
The best way to get from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla is 301 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla.
There are 831+ hotels available in Shimla. Prices start at $35 USD per night.
- Distance: 477.8 miles
- Duration: 6h 27m
What companies run services between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Katra Station Rd, Katra, 182320 and Shimla, India?
You can take a bus from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla via Jammu, Chandigarh, Isbt-43, and Chandigarh in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Srinagar to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $390
Flights from Jammu to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60 - $220
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $15
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- $3 - $4
- Third AC (3A)
- $8 - $11
- Second AC (2A)
- $12 - $15
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- ctu-chd@nic.in
- Website
- chdctu.gov.in
Bus from Jammu to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Schedules at
- chdctu.gov.in
- Phone
- 9418000529
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- online.hrtchp.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- $70 - $90
Northway Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 97 30 50 50
- Website
- northwaytravels.com
Jammu Katra Taxi Service
Bawa.S.Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 19 18 32 11
- Website
- jammutaxi.com
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