How to travel from Patna to Shimla, India
The distance between Patna and Shimla is around 1,107km (688 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Patna 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 → Patna if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Patna (PAT) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost₹8,355($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Chandigarh then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration22h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹3,185($40)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Patna and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Patna 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 ₹1,590 ($20) 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 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,355 ($105).
The distance between Patna and Shimla is around 1,107km (688 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 989km (614 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Patna and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Patna to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹8,355 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Patna and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Patna and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Patna and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Patna to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Patna and Shimla. The distance is around 1,392km (865 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Patna to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₹8,355 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Patna and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 3h 45m | ₹8,355($105) | on demand | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Fly to Kulu (KUU), Taxi | 6h 20m | ₹24,990($315) | on demand | 1,422km (884 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 22h 40m | ₹3,185($40) | twice a week | 1,282km (797 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 24h 45m | ₹2,230($28) | once daily | 1,410km (876 miles) |
| Train to Delhi, Bus | 1 day 1h | ₹1,590($20) | every 20 mins | 1,340km (833 miles) |
Drive | 18h 10m | ₹11,300($140) | on demand | 1,392km (865 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Patna and Shimla
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Air India Limited
Helitrans
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