How to travel from Kaziranga National Park to Shimla, India
The distance between Kaziranga National Park and Shimla is around 2,050km (1,274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 8h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kaziranga National Park to Shimla by taxi, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shimla → Kaziranga National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Dimapur (DMU) then fly from Dimapur (DMU) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost₹15,200($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Taxi, Train and Bus
Take a taxi to Naharlagun then take the train to Anand Vihar Terminal then take the bus to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹8,120($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Rangiya Jn and then to Chandigarh then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹7,005($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kaziranga National Park and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kaziranga National Park to Shimla by taxi, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹6,285 ($79) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,200 ($190).
The distance between Kaziranga National Park and Shimla is around 2,050km (1,274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,657km (1,029 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Kaziranga National Park and Shimla by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Kaziranga National Park to Shimla is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx ₹15,200 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Kaziranga National Park and Shimla is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹6,285 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kaziranga National Park and Shimla. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dimapur (DMU) then fly from Dimapur (DMU) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kaziranga National Park and Shimla. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dimapur (DMU) then fly from Dimapur (DMU) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kaziranga National Park to Shimla. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dimapur (DMU) then fly from Dimapur (DMU) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 8h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kaziranga National Park to Shimla. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dimapur (DMU) then fly from Dimapur (DMU) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kaziranga National Park to Shimla is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ₹15,200 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kaziranga National Park and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar | 8h 25m | ₹15,200($190) | on demand | 2,178km (1,354 miles) |
| Taxi to Jorhat (JRH), plane | 8h 40m | ₹15,360($195) | on demand | 2,494km (1,550 miles) |
| Taxi to Silchar (IXS), plane | 11h 25m | ₹21,570($270) | on demand | 2,491km (1,548 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 12h 15m | ₹12,175($155) | 5 times a week | 2,050km (1,274 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 3h | ₹8,120($100) | twice a week | 2,702km (1,679 miles) |
| Taxi to Rangapara North, train and bus | 2 days 4h | ₹6,285($79) | twice a week | 2,496km (1,551 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 2 days | ₹7,005($88) | once a week | 2,454km (1,525 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kaziranga National Park and Shimla
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Helitrans
Air India Limited
Vistara
Bus companies
HRTC
UPSRTC
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