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There are 8 ways to get from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla by taxi, plane, bus, train, night train or car

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Taxi to Srinagar, fly, taxi  •  6h 27m

  1. Take a taxi from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar
  2. Fly from Srinagar (SXR) to Chandigarh (IXC) SXR - IXC
  3. Take a taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla

Cheapest option

Night train, bus  •  12h 41m

  1. Take the night train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Chandigarh 14504
  2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi 515

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Fly from Jammu, taxi  •  3h 39m

  1. Fly from Jammu (IXJ) to Chandigarh (IXC) IXJ - IXC
  2. Take a taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla

Bus  •  9h 52m

  1. Take the bus from Jammu to Chandigarh
  2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi 515

Train, taxi  •  11h 28m

  1. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Chandigarh 14610
  2. Take a taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla

Train, bus  •  12h 51m

  1. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Chandigarh 14610
  2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi 515

Taxi  •  6h 54m

  1. Take a taxi from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla 300.7 miles

Drive  •  6h 54m

  1. Drive from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla 300.7 miles

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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.

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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.

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The distance between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Shimla is 478 miles. The road distance is 300.7 miles.

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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.

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It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Shimla, including transfers.

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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.

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  • 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.

Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
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
Train operators
Indian Railways

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
Email
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
Bus operators
CTU
Phone
0172-2990215
Email
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
HRTC
Phone
9418000529
Email
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
Other operators
Taxi from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
Estimated price
$70 - $90
Northway Travels
Phone
+91 97 97 30 50 50
Website
northwaytravels.com
Jammu Katra Taxi Service
Phone
+91-77 80 92 92 15
Website
jammukatrataxi.co.in.mybusinesslistingprofile.com
Bawa.S.Travels
Phone
+91 94 19 18 32 11
Website
jammutaxi.com

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