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How to get fromVaranasi to Shimla (Region)by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Shimla (Region) by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane VNS - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    9h 47m
    ₹9,474–26,407

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 22355
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Panchkula to FlixBus Kotkhaibus bus FlixBus IN0212 / ...
    24h 18m
    ₹1,848–6,260

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 22355
    2. Take the taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    19h 22m
    ₹4,854–8,910

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    23h 14m

  5. Drive  1,083.6 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Shimla (Region)car car 1,083.6 km
    14h 26m
    ₹12,158–17,562

  6. Fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane VNS - DED
    2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    9h 19m
    ₹13,514–21,607

  7. Bus, taxi via Haridwar

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Haridwarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Chopalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Chopal to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    30h 32m

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,944Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,059.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Shimla (Region), Himachal Pradesh, India?

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Shimla (Region). However, you can take the taxi to Varanasi-Airport-VNS airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi, then take the taxi to Shimla (Region). Alternatively, you can take the train to Chandigarh then take the taxi to Shimla (Region).

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