How to travel from Nagpur to Shimla, India
The distance between Nagpur and Shimla is around 1,210km (752 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nagpur 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 → Nagpur if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Nagpur (NAG) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost₹11,620($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin then take the bus to Shimla.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹2,230($28)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagpur and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagpur 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 ₹1,670 ($21) and will take around 24h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,620 ($145).
The distance between Nagpur and Shimla is around 1,210km (752 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,008km (627 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nagpur and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nagpur to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹11,620 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagpur and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,670 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nagpur and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Nagpur (NAG) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagpur and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Nagpur (NAG) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagpur to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Nagpur (NAG) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Nagpur and Shimla. The distance is around 1,384km (860 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagpur to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹11,620 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagpur and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ₹11,620($145) | on demand | 1,210km (752 miles) |
| Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 7h 25m | ₹14,725($185) | on demand | 1,322km (822 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 24h 20m | ₹2,230($28) | once daily | 1,510km (939 miles) |
| Train to Hazrat Nizamuddin, Bus | 24h 45m | ₹1,670($21) | every 3 hours | 1,438km (894 miles) |
| Train and Taxi | 1 day 2h | ₹2,945($37) | twice a week | 1,500km (932 miles) |
Drive | 19h 15m | ₹11,220($140) | on demand | 1,384km (860 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagpur and Shimla
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Air India Limited
Helitrans
GoAir
Bus companies
Northern Bus
HRTC
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