How to travel from Shimla to Bangalore, India

The distance between Shimla and Bangalore is around 2,092km (1,300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shimla to Bangalore by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Bengaluru (BLR).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,290($165)
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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Ksr Bengaluru.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,265($41)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, Jaipur then Baroda and then to Bangalore Anand Rao Circle.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,970($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bengaluru.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,434km (1,513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Bangalore

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Bangalore by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹3,265 ($41) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,290 ($165).

The distance between Shimla and Bangalore is around 2,092km (1,300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,016km (1,253 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Shimla and Bangalore by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Bangalore is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ₹13,290 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Bangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,265 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Bangalore. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Bangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka and Hazrat Nizamuddin. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Bangalore. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 16h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shimla and Bangalore. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shimla to Bangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, Delhi, Jaipur, Baroda and Vadodara. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

HRTC, RSRTC and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Shimla and Bangalore. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Bangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Bengaluru (BLR). instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bangalore is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Bangalore. Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) 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 Shimla and Bangalore. The distance is around 2,434km (1,513 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Bangalore is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₹13,290 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Bangalore

Transport options from Shimla to Bangalore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
5h 20m
₹13,290($165)
on demand2,092km (1,300 miles)
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly6h 60m
₹14,405($180)
on demand2,175km (1,352 miles)
Taxi to Kulu (KUU), Fly7h 50m
₹12,415($155)
on demand2,303km (1,431 miles)
Train
1 day 16h
₹3,265($41)
twice a week2,727km (1,695 miles)
Bus
2 days 11h
₹5,970($75)
once daily2,780km (1,727 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
₹19,735($250)
on demand2,434km (1,513 miles)

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Airports near Bangalore

The following major airports near Bangalore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Bangalore
MYQ
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
131km (82 miles) from Bangalore
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Bangalore