How to travel from Darjeeling to Shimla, India
The distance between Darjeeling and Shimla is around 1,546km (961 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Darjeeling 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.
👋 Also check out Shimla → Darjeeling if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost₹15,995($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to New Jalpaiguri then take the train to Chandigarh then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹6,685($84)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darjeeling and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Darjeeling 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 ₹1,990 ($25) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,995 ($200).
The distance between Darjeeling and Shimla is around 1,546km (961 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,168km (726 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Darjeeling and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darjeeling to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ₹15,995 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Darjeeling and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,990 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Darjeeling and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darjeeling and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darjeeling to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Darjeeling and Shimla. The distance is around 1,793km (1,114 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darjeeling to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ₹15,995 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Darjeeling and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 6h 15m | ₹15,995($200) | on demand | 1,546km (961 miles) |
| Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 8h 40m | ₹18,305($230) | on demand | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
| Fly to Dharamsala (DHM), Taxi | 9h 25m | ₹23,875($300) | on demand | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 12h | ₹6,685($84) | once a week | 1,851km (1,150 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 20h | ₹7,880($100) | once daily | 2,000km (1,243 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 23h | ₹1,990($25) | once daily | 1,915km (1,190 miles) |
Drive | 24h 5m | ₹14,565($185) | on demand | 1,793km (1,114 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Darjeeling and Shimla
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Air India Limited
Helitrans
Vistara
Spicejet
Bus companies
Sri Krishna Rath Travels
UPSRTC
HRTC
Train operators
Indian Railways
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