How to travel from Udaipur to Shimla, India

The distance between Udaipur and Shimla is around 910km (565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Udaipur 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.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Udaipur (UDR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,700($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and then to Kalka.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,545($32)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur then Delhi and then to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,230($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Shimla.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance992km (616 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Udaipur and Shimla

There are several options for getting from Udaipur to Shimla by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹2,230 ($28) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,700 ($145).

The distance between Udaipur and Shimla is around 910km (565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 802km (499 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Udaipur and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Udaipur to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹11,700 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Udaipur and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹2,230 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Udaipur and Shimla. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Udaipur to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Kamla Market / Ajmeri Gate, New Delhi and Kalka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Udaipur and Shimla. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 40m, 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 Udaipur and Shimla. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Udaipur to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaipur, Delhi and Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

RSRTC and HRTC run regular bus services between Udaipur and Shimla. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Udaipur to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Udaipur (UDR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Udaipur and Shimla. The distance is around 992km (616 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Udaipur to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹11,700 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Udaipur and Shimla

Transport options from Udaipur to Shimla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
4h 10m
₹11,700($145)
on demand910km (565 miles)
Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi6h 50m
₹13,210($165)
on demand1,022km (635 miles)
Train
17h 40m
₹2,545($32)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
₹2,230($28)
every 3 hours1,044km (649 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
₹8,040($100)
on demand992km (616 miles)

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Airports near Shimla

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

IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Shimla
KUU
Bhuntar Airport (KUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Shimla
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Shimla