How to travel from Mumbai to Shimla, India
The distance between Mumbai and Shimla is around 1,475km (916 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Mumbai 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 → Mumbai if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost₹8,995($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Vasai Road and then to Chandigarh then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration23h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost₹3,105($39)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mumbai and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mumbai 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 ₹1,830 ($23) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,995 ($115).
The distance between Mumbai and Shimla is around 1,475km (916 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,405km (873 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Mumbai and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mumbai to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ₹8,995 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Mumbai and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,830 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mumbai and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mumbai and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mumbai to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Mumbai and Shimla. The distance is around 1,715km (1,066 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mumbai to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ₹8,995 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mumbai and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar | 4h 55m | ₹8,995($115) | every 15 mins | 1,475km (916 miles) |
| Fly to Kulu (KUU), Taxi | 7h 10m | ₹32,790($410) | every 15 mins | 1,711km (1,063 miles) |
| Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 7h 10m | ₹12,095($150) | every 15 mins | 1,612km (1,002 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 7h 45m | ₹10,185($130) | every 3 hours | 1,675km (1,041 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 3 similar | 23h 35m | ₹3,105($39) | 4 times a week | 1,732km (1,076 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 1h | ₹1,830($23) | once daily | 1,735km (1,078 miles) |
| Train to Chandigarh, Taxi | 1 day 5h | ₹3,105($39) | once daily | 1,732km (1,077 miles) |
| Train to New Delhi, Bus | 1 day 11h | ₹1,910($24) | twice daily | 1,883km (1,170 miles) |
Drive | 24h 15m | ₹13,925($175) | on demand | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mumbai and Shimla
Airlines
GoAir
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Spicejet
Air India Limited
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