How to travel from Madurai to Shimla, India
The distance between Madurai and Shimla is around 2,536km (1,576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 60m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Madurai 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 → Madurai if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost₹17,825($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Vadodara then take the train to New Delhi then take the bus to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹5,015($63)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Madurai to Shimla by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹4,535 ($57) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹17,825 ($225).
The distance between Madurai and Shimla is around 2,536km (1,576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,357km (1,465 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Madurai and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 15h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx ₹17,825 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,535 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Madurai and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Madurai and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 5h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 5h 60m.
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 Madurai and Shimla. The distance is around 2,877km (1,788 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 15h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ₹17,825 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 5h 60m | ₹17,825($225) | on demand | 2,536km (1,576 miles) |
| Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 8h 50m | ₹24,990($315) | on demand | 2,780km (1,727 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 7h 60m | ₹14,880($185) | hourly | 2,563km (1,593 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 4h | ₹5,015($63) | once daily | 3,172km (1,971 miles) |
| Train and Taxi | 2 days 5h | ₹4,535($57) | twice a week | 3,180km (1,976 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 15h | ₹27,060($340) | on demand | 2,877km (1,788 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Madurai and Shimla
Bus companies
Kallada Tours and Travels
Vijayanand Travels
HRTC
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
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