How to travel from Shimla to Hyderabad, India
The distance between Shimla and Hyderabad is around 1,641km (1,019 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimla to Hyderabad 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.
👋 Also check out Hyderabad → Shimla if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Hyderabad (HYD).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost₹9,470($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to New Delhi and then to Hyderabad.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹2,945($37)
Indian Railways
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Ambāla then take the train to Secunderabad.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹2,150($27)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Hyderabad
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimla to Hyderabad by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,990 ($25) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,470 ($120).
The distance between Shimla and Hyderabad is around 1,641km (1,019 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,534km (953 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Shimla and Hyderabad by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimla to Hyderabad is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ₹9,470 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Hyderabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,990 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Hyderabad. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Hyderabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka and New Delhi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Hyderabad. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 6h, 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 Hyderabad. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Hyderabad (HYD). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Hyderabad. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Hyderabad (HYD). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Hyderabad is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hyderabad. Vijayawada Airport (VGA) (VGA) 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 Hyderabad. The distance is around 1,869km (1,161 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Hyderabad is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₹9,470 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Hyderabad
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 10m | ₹9,470($120) | every 30 mins | 1,641km (1,019 miles) |
| Taxi to Kulu (KUU), Fly | 7h 30m | ₹11,380($145) | every 30 mins | 1,851km (1,150 miles) |
| Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly | 8h 15m | ₹14,565($185) | every 30 mins | 1,753km (1,089 miles) |
Train | 1 day 6h | ₹2,945($37) | once daily | 2,031km (1,262 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | ₹2,150($27) | once a week | 2,053km (1,276 miles) |
| Bus to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, Train | 1 day 9h | ₹1,990($25) | once a week | 2,036km (1,265 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹15,200($190) | on demand | 1,869km (1,161 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimla and Hyderabad
Airlines
GoAir
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Air India Limited
Helitrans
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
HRTC
Airports near Hyderabad
The following major airports near Hyderabad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Hyderabad
Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
- Distance
- 264km (164 miles) from Hyderabad
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
- Distance
- 318km (198 miles) from Hyderabad