How to travel from Bhagalpur to Shimla, India
The distance between Bhagalpur and Shimla is around 1,329km (826 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bhagalpur to Shimla by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shimla → Bhagalpur if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Taxi
Take the train to Patna Jn then fly from Patna (PAT) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost₹8,755($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to New Delhi and then to Kalka.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost₹3,660($46)
Indian Railways
Train and Bus
Take the train to Anand Vihar Terminal then take the bus to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₹1,355($17)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhagalpur and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bhagalpur to Shimla by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).
The distance between Bhagalpur and Shimla is around 1,329km (826 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,170km (727 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Bhagalpur and Shimla by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bhagalpur to Shimla is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Bhagalpur and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhagalpur and Shimla. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bhagalpur to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Delhi and Kalka. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Indian Railways run train services between Bhagalpur and Shimla. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bhagalpur and Shimla. We recommend that you take the train to Patna Jn then fly from Patna (PAT) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 8h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bhagalpur to Shimla. We recommend that you take the train to Patna Jn then fly from Patna (PAT) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 8h 35m.
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 Bhagalpur and Shimla. The distance is around 1,620km (1,007 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhagalpur to Shimla is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around ₹8,755 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bhagalpur and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Taxi + 3 similar | 8h 35m | ₹8,755($110) | every 4 hours | 1,329km (826 miles) |
| Train to Deoghar, plane and taxi | 9h 10m | ₹11,060($140) | once a week | 1,525km (948 miles) |
| Train to Deoghar, plane and taxi | 11h 30m | ₹16,635($210) | once a week | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
| Train to Darbhanga Jn, plane and taxi | 12h 20m | ₹17,110($215) | once daily | 3,084km (1,916 miles) |
Train | 1 day 6h | ₹3,660($46) | 3 times a week | 1,595km (991 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | ₹1,355($17) | twice daily | 1,555km (966 miles) |
| Train to Delhi, Bus | 1 day 5h | ₹2,070($26) | once daily | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
| Train to Ambala Cant Jn, Bus | 1 day 9h | ₹1,830($23) | once a week | 1,557km (968 miles) |
Drive | 21h 25m | ₹15,200($190) | on demand | 1,620km (1,007 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bhagalpur and Shimla
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Spicejet
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
HRTC
Northern Bus
IntrCity SmartBus
Airports near Shimla
The following major airports near Shimla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Shimla
Bhuntar Airport (KUU)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Shimla
Dehradun Airport (DED)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Shimla