The distance between Gaya and Shimla is around 1,199km (745 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gaya 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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Fly from Gaya (GAY) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
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Take the train to Kalka.
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Take the train to New Delhi then take the bus to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.
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There are several options for getting from Gaya 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 ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,665 ($135).
The distance between Gaya and Shimla is around 1,199km (745 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,041km (647 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Gaya and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gaya to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹10,665 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Gaya and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gaya and Shimla. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gaya to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23hrs.
Indian Railways run train services between Gaya and Shimla. Trains depart once daily and will take around 23hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gaya and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Gaya (GAY) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gaya to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Gaya (GAY) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gaya and Shimla. The distance is around 1,414km (878 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gaya to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹10,665 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 4h 30m | ₹10,665($135) | on demand | 1,248km (775 miles) |
Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 6h 50m | ₹16,235($205) | on demand | 1,359km (845 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 5h 20m | ₹8,755($110) | every 2 hours | 1,199km (745 miles) |
Train | 23hrs | ₹3,420($43) | once daily | 1,341km (833 miles) |
Train and Bus | 21h 35m | ₹1,275($16) | every 4 hours | 1,328km (825 miles) |
Drive | 18h 30m | ₹13,290($165) | on demand | 1,414km (878 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Indian Railways
HRTC
The following major airports near Shimla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.