The distance between Shimla and Visakhapatnam is around 1,826km (1,135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Shimla to Visakhapatnam 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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Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ).
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Take the train to New Delhi and then to Duvvada.
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Take the bus to Ambāla then take the train to Visakhapatnam.
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Drive to Visakhapatnam.
There are several options for getting from Shimla to Visakhapatnam 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 1 day 21h. 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 ₹18,145 ($230).
The distance between Shimla and Visakhapatnam is around 1,826km (1,135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,611km (1,001 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Shimla and Visakhapatnam by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimla to Visakhapatnam is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹18,145 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Visakhapatnam, 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 Visakhapatnam. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Visakhapatnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka, New Delhi and Duvvada. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Visakhapatnam. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Visakhapatnam. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ). instead which will take 5h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Visakhapatnam. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ). instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Visakhapatnam is Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) (VTZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Visakhapatnam. Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) (RJA) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) 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 Visakhapatnam. The distance is around 2,025km (1,258 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Visakhapatnam is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₹18,145 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ₹18,145($230) | on demand | 2,134km (1,326 miles) |
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly | 7h 25m | ₹15,680($195) | on demand | 1,826km (1,135 miles) |
Train | 1 day 12h | ₹3,345($42) | once daily | 2,446km (1,520 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 21h | ₹2,785($35) | 3 times a week | 2,496km (1,551 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | ₹16,395($205) | on demand | 2,025km (1,258 miles) |
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The following major airports near Visakhapatnam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.