How to travel from Hyderabad to Shimla, India
The distance between Hyderabad and Shimla is around 1,637km (1,017 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hyderabad 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 → Hyderabad if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost₹9,470($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Ambala Cant Jn and then to Kalka.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹2,945($37)
Indian Railways
Train and Bus
Take the train to Delhi Sarai Rohilla then take the bus to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹1,990($25)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyderabad and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hyderabad 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 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,470 ($120).
The distance between Hyderabad and Shimla is around 1,637km (1,017 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,534km (953 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Hyderabad and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hyderabad to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₹9,470 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Hyderabad 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
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyderabad and Shimla. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hyderabad to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ameerpet, Secunderabad, Secunderabad, Ambala Cant Jn and Kalka. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Indian Railways run train services between Hyderabad and Shimla. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 6h, 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 Hyderabad and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hyderabad to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Hyderabad and Shimla. The distance is around 1,871km (1,163 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyderabad to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₹9,470 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hyderabad and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 5hrs | ₹9,470($120) | every 30 mins | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
| Fly to Kulu (KUU), Taxi | 7h 35m | ₹32,870($415) | every 30 mins | 1,847km (1,148 miles) |
| Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 8h 40m | ₹14,565($185) | every 30 mins | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
Train | 1 day 6h | ₹2,945($37) | once a week | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | ₹1,990($25) | once a week | 2,039km (1,267 miles) |
| Train to New Delhi, Bus | 1 day 11h | ₹1,990($25) | once daily | 2,026km (1,259 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹15,200($190) | on demand | 1,871km (1,163 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hyderabad and Shimla
Airlines
GoAir
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Air India Limited
Helitrans
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