How to travel from Nanded to Shimla, India
The distance between Nanded and Shimla is around 1,582km (983 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nanded to Shimla by train, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shimla → Nanded if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Chikalthan then fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Kalka.
- Duration12h 35m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost₹10,030($125)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Chandigarh then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹4,060($51)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nanded and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nanded to Shimla by train, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹4,060 ($51) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 10h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,505 ($130).
The distance between Nanded and Shimla is around 1,582km (983 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,336km (830 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Nanded and Shimla by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nanded to Shimla is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 50m and will set you back approx ₹10,505 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Nanded and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,060 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nanded and Shimla. We recommend that you take the train to Chikalthan then fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 10h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nanded and Shimla. We recommend that you take the train to Chikalthan then fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 10h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nanded to Shimla. We recommend that you take the train to Chikalthan then fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 10h 50m.
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 Nanded and Shimla. The distance is around 1,694km (1,053 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nanded to Shimla is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around ₹10,505 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nanded and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 12h 35m | ₹10,030($125) | once daily | 1,582km (983 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 10h 50m | ₹10,505($130) | once daily | 2,274km (1,413 miles) |
| Train to Secunderabad, plane and taxi | 11h 30m | ₹10,585($135) | 4 times a day | 1,925km (1,196 miles) |
| Train to Secunderabad, plane and taxi | 13h 60m | ₹18,145($230) | 4 times a day | 2,001km (1,243 miles) |
| Train to Nagpur, plane and taxi | 14h 15m | ₹11,700($145) | 3 times a week | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
| Train to Pune Jn, plane and taxi | 17h 15m | ₹11,140($140) | twice daily | 2,051km (1,274 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 1 day 7h | ₹4,060($51) | once daily | 1,985km (1,233 miles) |
Drive | 23h 55m | ₹15,915($200) | on demand | 1,694km (1,053 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nanded and Shimla
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
FlyBig
Air India Limited
Vistara
Go First
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