How to travel from Agra to Shimla, India

The distance between Agra and Shimla is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Agra to Shimla by bus, taxi, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Agra (AGR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹16,235($205)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Sarai Kale Khan(Delhi) and then to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Shimla.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,735($160)
Operated by

Taxi On Hire Agra

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Drive

Drive to Shimla.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance578km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agra and Shimla

There are several options for getting from Agra to Shimla by bus, taxi, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹16,235 ($205).

The distance between Agra and Shimla is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 14h 45m to get from Agra and Shimla by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agra to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx ₹16,235 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Agra and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Agra and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Agra (AGR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 6h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agra and Shimla. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agra to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sarai Kale Khan(Delhi) and GGS Indraprastha University Kashmere Gate. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

UPSRTC and HRTC run regular bus services between Agra and Shimla. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agra to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Agra (AGR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Shimla is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Shimla. Bhuntar Airport (KUU) (KUU) and Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agra and Shimla. The distance is around 578km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agra to Shimla is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 45m and will usually cost around ₹1,510 ($19).

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Transport options from Agra to Shimla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
6h 25m
₹16,235($205)
on demand2,503km (1,555 miles)
Train to Gandhinagar Jpr, plane and taxi7h 5m
₹8,195($105)
every 20 mins791km (492 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi7h 35m
₹6,765($85)
hourly562km (349 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
₹1,510($19)
every 4 hours549km (341 miles)
Taxi
7h 30m
₹12,735($160)
on demand578km (359 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
₹4,695($59)
on demand578km (359 miles)

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Airports near Shimla

The following major airports near Shimla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Shimla
KUU
Bhuntar Airport (KUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Shimla
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Shimla