The distance between Visakhapatnam and Shimla is around 1,826km (1,134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Visakhapatnam to Shimla by plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.
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Take the train to New Delhi and then to Kalka.
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There are several options for getting from Visakhapatnam to Shimla by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹3,345 ($42) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,760 ($200).
The distance between Visakhapatnam and Shimla is around 1,826km (1,134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,611km (1,001 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Visakhapatnam and Shimla by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ₹15,760 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Visakhapatnam and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,345 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Visakhapatnam and Shimla. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Visakhapatnam to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duvvada, New Delhi and Kalka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Indian Railways run train services between Visakhapatnam and Shimla. 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 Visakhapatnam and Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 6h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Visakhapatnam to Shimla. We recommend that you fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Visakhapatnam and Shimla. The distance is around 2,027km (1,260 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 Visakhapatnam to Shimla is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ₹15,760 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 6h 15m | ₹15,760($200) | on demand | 2,738km (1,702 miles) |
Fly to Kulu (KUU), Taxi | 7h 5m | ₹33,185($415) | on demand | 1,924km (1,195 miles) |
Fly to Dehra Dun (DED), Taxi | 7h 30m | ₹15,680($195) | on demand | 1,826km (1,134 miles) |
Train | 1 day 12h | ₹3,345($42) | once daily | 2,446km (1,520 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | ₹16,475($205) | on demand | 2,027km (1,260 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shimla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.