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

The cheapest way to get from Srinagar to Shimla is to bus via Pathānkot which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 22h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Srinagar to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Srinagar and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Srinagar to Shimla. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Srinagar and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.

How far is it from Srinagar to Shimla?

The distance between Srinagar and Shimla is 562 km. The road distance is 591 km.

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

The best way to get from Srinagar to Shimla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 16h 27m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹7,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Srinagar to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Srinagar to Shimla bus from?

Srinagar to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Srinagar station.

Where does the Srinagar to Shimla bus arrive?

Srinagar to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 station.

Can I drive from Srinagar to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Srinagar to Shimla is 591 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Srinagar to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 620+ hotels available in Shimla.

Srinagar to Shimla - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Srinagar to Shimla by plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane SXR - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
5h 26m
₹5,999–16,955
Bus via Pathānkot
cheapest
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Srinagar to FlixBus Pathankotbus FlixBus IN0121A / ...
2. Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
22h 40m
₹1,125–2,959
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Srinagar to Udhampurtrain
2. Take the train from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Kalkatrain
3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
16h 27m
₹2,981–6,615
Bus
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Srinagar to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus FlixBus IN0121A
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
17h 7m
₹1,230–4,056
Drive 591 km
1. Drive from Srinagar to Shimlacar 591 km
8h 59m
₹6,746–9,743
Bus via Jammu
1. Take the bus from Srinagar to Jammubus
2. Take the bus from Jammu B.S. to Chandigarh - Punjab University Sector 14bus
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh, Punjab to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
19h 44m

Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

₹5,293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from FlixBus Srinagar to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 17h 7m.

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