How to travel from Shimla to Kerala, India
The distance between Shimla and Kerala is around 2,317km (1,439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Shimla to Kerala 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 Kerala → Shimla if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), Fly
Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Trivandrum (TRV).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical cost₹19,420($245)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate then take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹2,465($31)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Distance3,101km (1,927 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Kerala
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimla to Kerala by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹2,465 ($31) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹19,420 ($245).
The distance between Shimla and Kerala is around 2,317km (1,439 miles).
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Shimla and Kerala by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimla to Kerala is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ₹19,420 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹2,465 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimla and Kerala. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Kerala. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Kerala. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kochi (COK). instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Kerala is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Kerala. Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) and Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (CCJ) 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 Kerala. The distance is around 3,101km (1,927 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Kerala is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ₹14,005 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Kerala
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), Fly + 4 similar | 6h 20m | ₹19,420($245) | on demand | 2,722km (1,691 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), Fly | 6h 20m | ₹16,635($210) | on demand | 2,317km (1,439 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), Fly | 6h 40m | ₹17,590($220) | on demand | 2,340km (1,454 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 6h 45m | ₹14,005($175) | on demand | 2,665km (1,656 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane | 7h 20m | ₹16,555($210) | on demand | 2,532km (1,573 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 2 days 5h | ₹2,465($31) | once daily | 3,191km (1,983 miles) |
| Taxi and Train | 2 days 6h | ₹3,980($50) | twice a week | 3,191km (1,983 miles) |
| Bus to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, train | 2 days 11h | ₹6,365($80) | once daily | 3,512km (2,182 miles) |
| Bus to Ambāla, train | 2 days 20h | ₹2,945($37) | once a week | 3,629km (2,255 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 19h | ₹25,150($315) | on demand | 3,101km (1,927 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimla and Kerala
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Helitrans
Air India Limited
GoAir
Air India Express
Bus companies
HRTC
Vijayanand Travels
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Kerala
The following major airports near Kerala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Kerala
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Kerala
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
- Distance
- 107km (66 miles) from Kerala