How to travel from Shimla to Mangalore, India
The distance between Shimla and Mangalore is around 2,105km (1,308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Shimla to Mangalore by taxi, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mangalore → Shimla if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Mangalore (IXE).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical cost₹18,625($235)
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Chandigarh then take the train to Mangalore Jn.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹4,615($58)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Mangalore
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimla to Mangalore by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ₹4,615 ($58) 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹18,625 ($235).
The distance between Shimla and Mangalore is around 2,105km (1,308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,042km (1,269 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Shimla and Mangalore by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimla to Mangalore is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹18,625 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹4,615 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimla and Mangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Mangalore (IXE). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Mangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Mangalore (IXE). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Mangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Mangalore (IXE). instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Mangalore is Mangalore Airport (IXE) (IXE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Mangalore. Kannur International Airport (CNN) (CNN) and Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) 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 Mangalore. The distance is around 2,465km (1,532 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Mangalore is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₹18,625 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Mangalore
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ₹18,625($235) | on demand | 2,105km (1,308 miles) |
| Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly | 7h 20m | ₹27,375($345) | on demand | 2,217km (1,377 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 1 day 16h | ₹4,615($58) | twice a week | 2,579km (1,602 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | ₹23,160($290) | on demand | 2,465km (1,532 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimla and Mangalore
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Mangalore
The following major airports near Mangalore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Mangalore Airport (IXE)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Mangalore
Kannur International Airport (CNN)
- Distance
- 131km (81 miles) from Mangalore
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Mangalore