How to travel from Shimla to Brahmapur, India

The distance between Shimla and Brahmapur is around 1,800km (1,118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to New Delhi then fly from Delhi (DEL) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) then take the train to Brahmapur.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,630($120)
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Train

Take the train to Ambala Cant Jn and then to Brahmapur.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,820($48)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Brahmapur.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,002km (1,244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Brahmapur

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Brahmapur by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹3,820 ($48) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,300 ($140).

The distance between Shimla and Brahmapur is around 1,800km (1,118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,520km (944 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Shimla and Brahmapur by taxi, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Brahmapur is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx ₹11,300 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Brahmapur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,820 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Brahmapur. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Brahmapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka and Ambala Cant Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Brahmapur. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Brahmapur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) then take the train to Brahmapur. instead which will take 7h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Brahmapur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) then take the train to Brahmapur. instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Brahmapur is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) (BBI) which is approximately 150km (93 miles) from Brahmapur. Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) (VTZ) and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) 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 Brahmapur. The distance is around 2,002km (1,244 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Brahmapur is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ₹11,300 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Brahmapur

Transport options from Shimla to Brahmapur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
10h 10m
₹9,630($120)
twice daily1,825km (1,134 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train7h 25m
₹11,300($140)
hourly1,800km (1,118 miles)
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), plane and train9h 25m
₹18,465($230)
hourly1,912km (1,188 miles)
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train10hrs
₹13,290($165)
hourly2,413km (1,499 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
₹3,820($48)
3 times a week2,198km (1,365 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
₹18,860($235)
on demand2,002km (1,244 miles)

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Airports near Brahmapur

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

BBI
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Brahmapur
VTZ
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Brahmapur
CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
530km (329 miles) from Brahmapur