How to travel from Bhilai to Shimla, India

The distance between Bhilai and Shimla is around 1,330km (826 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bhilai to Shimla by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. 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 Raipur (RPR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,380($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to New Delhi and then to Kalka.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,140($52)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to New Delhi then take the bus to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,910($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shimla.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Distance1,481km (920 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhilai and Shimla

There are several options for getting from Bhilai to Shimla by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹1,910 ($24) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,380 ($145).

The distance between Bhilai and Shimla is around 1,330km (826 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,177km (731 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Bhilai and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhilai to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ₹11,380 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhilai and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,910 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhilai and Shimla. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bhilai to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Durg, New Delhi and Kalka. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bhilai and Shimla. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 23h 35m, 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 Bhilai and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Raipur (RPR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bhilai to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Raipur (RPR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Bhilai and Shimla. The distance is around 1,481km (920 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhilai to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹11,380 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bhilai and Shimla

Transport options from Bhilai to Shimla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
4h 45m
₹11,380($145)
on demand1,330km (826 miles)
Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi7h 15m
₹15,760($200)
on demand1,442km (896 miles)
Train
23h 35m
₹4,140($52)
3 times a week1,724km (1,071 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
₹1,910($24)
3 times a week1,719km (1,068 miles)
Train to Ambala City, Bus1 day 13h
₹1,990($25)
3 times a week1,781km (1,106 miles)
Drive
20h 55m
₹13,925($175)
on demand1,481km (920 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