The distance between Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 2,409km (1,497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Shimla to Tiruchchirāppalli 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 Tiruchchirāppalli → Shimla if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).
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Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Tiruchchirapali.
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Take the bus to Delhi Majnu Ka Tila then take the train to Tiruchchirapali.
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Drive to Tiruchirappalli.
There are several options for getting from Shimla to Tiruchchirāppalli by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹2,785 ($35) and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹21,090 ($265).
The distance between Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 2,409km (1,497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,263km (1,406 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimla to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ₹21,090 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹2,785 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Tiruchchirāppalli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka and Hazrat Nizamuddin. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.
Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 22h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ). instead which will take 6hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Tiruchchirāppalli is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli. The distance is around 2,752km (1,710 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ₹21,090 ($265).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 6hrs | ₹21,090($265) | on demand | 2,409km (1,497 miles) |
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly | 8h 25m | ₹22,680($285) | on demand | 2,439km (1,516 miles) |
Train | 1 day 22h | ₹4,140($52) | twice a week | 2,876km (1,787 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 7h | ₹2,785($35) | once a week | 3,064km (1,904 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 14h | ₹25,865($325) | on demand | 2,752km (1,710 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Tiruchchirāppalli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.