Chandigarh to Shimla Distance | How to Reach Shimla | Complete Guide |

Shimla is one of the most attractive tourist places in India. The tourist destination is the high-altitude Himalayan resort town in Himachal Pradesh. It is a famous honeymoon destination in India. A large number of tourists visit Shimla every year. The article is about the distance from Chandigarh to Shimla and how to reach Shimla from different places in India.

How to reach Shimla

Chandigarh is the main gateway of the tourist destination, and it is well connected with major cities in India. The distance from Chandigarh to Shimla is 113 km by road. Travel time may be 3 to 4 hours by bus, 4 to 5 hours by train, and 1/2 hour by flight. 

How to reach Shimla from Chandigarh by bus

Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. You have to reach Chandigarh first from Delhi, Mumbai, and Calcutta, and also from other major cities by bus, train, and flight. Then, you will find several buses to reach the destination from Chandigarh ISBT. The distance from Chandīgarh to Shimla is near about 113 km, and the bus fare will be Rs.250 to Rs.1500. You will find some deluxe buses and some super-fast AC buses to visit the tourist destinations. From Chandigarh ISBT, you will take a bus or car via NH 5 road to reach the tourist destinations, and it will be 3 to 4 hours. You can visit the famous tourist spot by train also.

Distance from different places to the tourist destinations:

Delhi is 360 km away, Kalka is 87 km away, and Chandigarh is 113 km away.

Travel options: bus, train, air

How to reach Shimla from Chandigarh by train

You can visit the beautiful city directly by train from Kalka or from Chandigarh. You will find the world-famous Kalka-Shimla Toy Train from Kalka station via Chandigarh. The town is one of the most attractive destinations for every tourist. The nearest railway station is Kalka, and the distance is 96 km. In Kalka station, you will find a (narrow gauge) railway to reach the tourist destination.

Chandigarh to Shimla

Road Map: 

Kalka → Chandigarh → Simla

How to reach Shimla by flight

The nearest airport is Shimla Airport (SLV), which is around 25 km away from Simla city. The airport is located in Jabbarhatti, a domestic and public airport run by the Airport Authority of India. There are few flight runs in the airport.

The 2^nd nearest major airport is Chandigarh Airport (IXC), which is around 120 km from the city. The Airport (IXL) is well connected with major cities by air. So, you can easily reach the airport from any place in India. From the airport, you will reach Chandigarh town, and then you have several options to visit the tourist destinations.

How to reach Shimla from Delhi

The distance from Delhi is around 360 km; the air distance is around 279 km. You can reach the tourist spot by road, railway, and air.

By Bus: From Delhi ISBT, several types of buses are available to visit the tourist destination, like deluxe buses, Volvo buses, AC and non-AC buses, etc. The fare will be Rs.500 to Rs.1500. Volvo bus fare will be around 950 rupees, and the time taken is around 9 hours. Day supers and night supers are available in Delhi ISBT to visit the tourist spot.

By Air: There are three cities, like Delhi, Amritsar, and Dharamshala, where direct flights are available to the destinations. Alliance Air operates their flight on the route. But, if you are from another city, you must come to Chandigarh. Then, you have several options to visit the tourist destination.

By Train: From Delhi Railway Station, several trains are available to visit Chandigarh or Kalka. You have no direct train to visit Shimla from Delhi. The best train for a comfortable journey is the Shatabdi Express (12011), and it starts its journey at 7:40 am from Delhi. You have to go to Kalka station. Another fast journey is by Vande Bharat Express (22477), which departs Delhi station at 5:50am to Kalka.

Direction: Delhi → Panipat → Karnal → Kurukshetra → Ambala → Kalka or Chandigarh.

Kalka-Shimla Toy Train

The distance between the two places is 96 km. There are several trains that run from Kalka every day. Most popular for tourists is the Toy Train Trip. The trains are usually run for tourists. It will be an amazing tour in Himachal Hill that will be complete 5 to 6 hours.

Shivalic Deluxe Express: The express (52451) offers a chair car experience, and on-board food services and the fare will be 510 (one-way). The toy train departs Kalka station at 5:20 am and arrives at the destination at 10:00 am, the journey time of around 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Himalayan Queen: Starts journey at 12:10 pm and arrives at 5:20 pm. The ticket price will be 470 (one-way).

Rail Motor Car: The toy train (72451) starts its trip at 5:10 am from Kalka station and reaches the destination at 9:50 am. The ticket price will be Rs.320 (one-way), takes time, 5 to 7 hours. The ticket price will be Rs.320 to Rs.510 (one-way).  

Another train, like Kalka-Simla passenger, runs on the route every day. It is the earliest train and starts its journey at 4:00 am and arrives at the destination at 9:20 am.
Note: another two trains, like holiday specials 52441 and 52443, run only during peak season.
If you want to experience with snowfall, you must visit from December to February. January is the month, when you can enjoy the heavy snow-fall in Himachal. Then the entire mountain is covered in white snow, as if it were covered with a white sheet.

Conclusion

Shimla is a well-known tourist place in India. If you have a tour plan to visit the tourist destinations, you must first reach Chandigarh or Kalka by train or bus, then you will get a bus, taxi, or train to reach the destination. Must visit the place and welcome foreign visitors to see the panoramic beauty of nature in Himachal.