How to travel from Goa to Shimla, India
The distance between Goa and Shimla is around 1,841km (1,144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Goa 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 → Goa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Goa (GOI) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost₹13,850($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Chandigarh then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹3,980($50)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goa and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Goa 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 ₹2,545 ($32) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,850 ($175).
The distance between Goa and Shimla is around 1,841km (1,144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,785km (1,109 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Goa and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Goa to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₹13,850 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Goa and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹2,545 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Goa and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Goa (GOI) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Goa and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Goa (GOI) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Goa to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Goa (GOI) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 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 Goa and Shimla. The distance is around 2,160km (1,342 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goa to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₹13,850 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Goa and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 4h 25m | ₹13,850($175) | on demand | 1,841km (1,144 miles) |
| Fly to Kulu (KUU), Taxi | 6h 60m | ₹32,075($405) | on demand | 2,064km (1,282 miles) |
| Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 7h 45m | ₹14,565($185) | on demand | 1,966km (1,221 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | ₹3,980($50) | twice a week | 2,249km (1,397 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 2 days 1h | ₹2,545($32) | once daily | 2,527km (1,570 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | ₹17,510($220) | on demand | 2,160km (1,342 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Goa and Shimla
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
GoAir
Vistara
Air India Limited
FlexFlight ApS
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
HRTC
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