How to travel from Gwalior to Shimla, India

The distance between Gwalior and Shimla is around 635km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gwalior 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 Gwalior (GWL) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,075($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Kalka.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,105($39)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin then take the bus to Shimla.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,750($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Shimla.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance697km (433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwalior and Shimla

There are several options for getting from Gwalior 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 ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,075 ($115).

The distance between Gwalior and Shimla is around 635km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Gwalior and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwalior to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₹9,075 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwalior and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwalior and Shimla. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwalior to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Gwalior and Shimla. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 11h 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 Gwalior and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gwalior to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 3h 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 Gwalior and Shimla. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwalior to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₹9,075 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gwalior and Shimla

Transport options from Gwalior to Shimla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
3h 35m
₹9,075($115)
on demand635km (394 miles)
Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi6hrs
₹14,645($185)
on demand747km (464 miles)
Train
11h 35m
₹3,105($39)
twice a week668km (415 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
13h 35m
₹1,750($22)
once daily732km (455 miles)
Train to Hazrat Nizamuddin, Bus13h 55m
₹1,035($13)
hourly659km (409 miles)
Train to Hazrat Nizamuddin, Bus14h 30m
₹1,275($16)
every 2 hours660km (410 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
₹6,605($83)
on demand697km (433 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