How to travel from Shimla to Nashik, India

The distance between Shimla and Nashik is around 1,562km (971 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimla to Nashik 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.

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Nasik Road.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,185($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Manmad Jn and then to Nasik Road.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,820($48)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi Majnu Ka Tila, Tonk then Indore and then to Nashik.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,140($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ambāla then take the train to Nasik Road.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nashik.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Distance1,562km (971 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Nashik

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Nashik by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 8h. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,185 ($130).

The distance between Shimla and Nashik is around 1,562km (971 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,279km (795 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Shimla and Nashik by taxi, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Nashik is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx ₹10,185 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Nashik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Nashik. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Nashik. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka, Manmad Jn and Nasik Road. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shimla and Nashik. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shimla to Nashik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi Majnu Ka Tila, Mori Gate Terminal, Delhi, Tonk, Indore and Indore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Northern Bus, RSRTC and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Shimla and Nashik. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Nashik. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Nasik Road. instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Nashik is Ozar Airport (ISK) (ISK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Nashik. Shirdi Airport (SAG) (SAG) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) 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 Nashik. The distance is around 1,562km (971 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Nashik is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ₹10,185 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Nashik

Transport options from Shimla to Nashik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train + 2 similar
7h 10m
₹10,185($130)
hourly1,643km (1,021 miles)
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train8h 30m
₹11,460($145)
hourly1,776km (1,104 miles)
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), plane and train9h 20m
₹16,555($210)
hourly1,780km (1,106 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
₹3,820($48)
twice a week1,722km (1,070 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
₹4,140($52)
once daily1,662km (1,033 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 8h
₹1,355($17)
once daily1,727km (1,073 miles)
Drive
22h 20m
₹14,725($185)
on demand1,562km (971 miles)

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Airports near Nashik

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

ISK
Ozar Airport (ISK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Nashik
SAG
Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Nashik
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Nashik