Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Shimla (SLV)

When you want to get from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• Bus
• Train
• Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 38.49. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+train as a bus+train ticket costs as low as USD 1.97.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla. Your trip will be a total of 73 miles (116 km). The flying distance is 40 miles (64 km).

The travel time from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 7 hours.

The cost of the trip from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is City Land Travels, Indian Railways: travelling by bus+train expect to pay as low as USD 1.97 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi - a one-way Bus+taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 38.49.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla:

• Bus+Train price: USD 1.97. From Chandigarh to Shimla starting from 21:44 Sahibzada Ajeet Singh Nagar Mohali until 21:44 Sahibzada Ajeet Singh Nagar Mohali
• Train price: USD 1.97. From Chandigarh to Shimla starting from 02:25 Chandigarh until 04:25 Chandigarh
• Bus tickets - USD 13.82 to USD 21.71;
• Bus+taxi price: USD 21.71 - USD 38.49. From Chandigarh to Shimla starting from 00:00 Chandigarh Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chandigarh Hotel Transfer

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Buses start plying the route from 03:40 - you can also take a bus as late as 15:00. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
• 2 by Bus+Train from Chandigarh to Shimla starting from 21:44 Sahibzada Ajeet Singh Nagar Mohali until 21:44 Sahibzada Ajeet Singh Nagar Mohali
• 2 by Train from Chandigarh to Shimla starting from 02:25 Chandigarh until 04:25 Chandigarh
• 1 by Bus+taxi from Chandigarh to Shimla starting from 00:00 Chandigarh Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chandigarh Hotel Transfer

Buses

Taking a bus from Chandigarh to Shimla is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

• If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
• As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
• While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 44% chosen Bus+Train
• 35% chosen Train
• 12% chosen Bus+taxi
• 9% decided to go for a bus.