How to travel from Shimla to Tiruchchirāppalli, India

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹21,090($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Tiruchchirapali.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,140($52)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Delhi Majnu Ka Tila then take the train to Tiruchchirapali.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,785($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance2,752km (1,710 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Tiruchchirāppalli

Transport options from Shimla to Tiruchchirāppalli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
6hrs
₹21,090($265)
on demand2,409km (1,497 miles)
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly8h 25m
₹22,680($285)
on demand2,439km (1,516 miles)
Train
1 day 22h
₹4,140($52)
twice a week2,876km (1,787 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 7h
₹2,785($35)
once a week3,064km (1,904 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
₹25,865($325)
on demand2,752km (1,710 miles)

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Airports near Tiruchchirāppalli

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

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli