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How to get fromSiliguri to Shimlaby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Siliguri to Shimla by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane IXB - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 29m
    ₹8,720–16,625

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Chandigarhtrain train 15903
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    37h 34m
    ₹1,089–6,739

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    27h 30m
    ₹3,045–9,133

  4. Bus via Gorakhpur

    1. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    36h 13m

  5. Drive  1,637.2 km

    1. Drive from Siliguri to Shimlacar car 1,637.2 km
    21h 28m
    ₹18,369–26,533

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Siliguri to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    47h 22m

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,348 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Siliguri to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Gorakhpur and Chandigarh in around 36h 13m.

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