How to travel from Thane to Shimla, India
The distance between Thane and Shimla is around 1,486km (923 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Thane to Shimla by plane, taxi, 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 Shimla → Thane if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost₹9,075($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Chandigarh then take a taxi to Shimla.
- Duration24hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost₹3,105($39)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thane and Shimla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thane to Shimla by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹1,910 ($24) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,075 ($115).
The distance between Thane and Shimla is around 1,486km (923 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,390km (864 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Thane and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thane to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₹9,075 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Thane and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,910 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thane and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thane and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thane to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Shimla is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Shimla. Bhuntar Airport (KUU) (KUU) and Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) 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 Thane and Shimla. The distance is around 1,696km (1,054 miles) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thane to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₹9,075 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thane and Shimla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar | 5hrs | ₹9,075($115) | every 15 mins | 1,486km (923 miles) |
| Fly to Kulu (KUU), Taxi | 7h 20m | ₹32,870($415) | every 15 mins | 1,722km (1,070 miles) |
| Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 7h 20m | ₹12,175($155) | every 15 mins | 1,623km (1,008 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 7h 20m | ₹10,185($130) | every 3 hours | 1,651km (1,026 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 24hrs | ₹3,105($39) | 4 times a week | 1,861km (1,157 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 2h | ₹1,990($25) | once daily | 1,795km (1,116 miles) |
| Train to New Delhi, Bus | 1 day 13h | ₹1,910($24) | once daily | 1,859km (1,155 miles) |
Drive | 24hrs | ₹13,770($175) | on demand | 1,696km (1,054 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thane and Shimla
Airlines
GoAir
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Spicejet
Air India Limited
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
HRTC
Airports near Shimla
The following major airports near Shimla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Shimla
Bhuntar Airport (KUU)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Shimla
Dehradun Airport (DED)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Shimla