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.
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.
👋 Also check out Shimla → Udaipur if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Udaipur (UDR) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
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Take the train to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and then to Kalka.
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Take the bus to Jaipur then Delhi and then to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ₹11,700($145) | on demand | 910km (565 miles) |
Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 6h 50m | ₹13,210($165) | on demand | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Train | 17h 40m | ₹2,545($32) | once daily | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | ₹2,230($28) | every 3 hours | 1,044km (649 miles) |
Drive | 13h 55m | ₹8,040($100) | on demand | 992km (616 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shimla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.