How to travel from Shimla to Bhilai, India

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Bhilai by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 13h. 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 ₹14,565 ($185).

The distance between Shimla and Bhilai is around 1,331km (827 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,177km (731 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Shimla and Bhilai by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Bhilai is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ₹14,565 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Bhilai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Bhilai. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Bhilai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka, New Delhi and Durg. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Bhilai. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 23h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Bhilai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Raipur (RPR). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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

The closest major airport to Bhilai is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) (RPR) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Bhilai. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) and Jabalpur Airport (JLR) (JLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Shimla and Bhilai. The distance is around 1,478km (918 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Bhilai is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₹14,565 ($185).