Shimla (SLV) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)

When you want to get from Shimla to Chandigarh Airport, 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 Taxi+train. 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 taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 106.59. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 1.83.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Shimla to Chandigarh Airport. Your trip will be a total of 45 miles (72 km). The flying distance is 35 miles (55 km).

The travel time from Shimla to Chandigarh Airport can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 7 hours.

The cost of the trip from Shimla to Chandigarh Airport varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Indian Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 1.83 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 106.59.

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

• Train price: USD 1.97 - USD 12.83. From Shimla to Chandigarh starting from 10:40 Kalka Railway Station until 18:45 Summer Hill
• Bus tickets - USD 6.90 to USD 18.75;
• taxi+Train price: USD 65.13 - USD 106.59. From Shimla to Chandigarh starting from 00:00 Shimla Railway Station until 00:00 Shimla Railway Station

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

• 20 by Train from Shimla to Chandigarh starting from 10:40 Kalka Railway Station until 18:45 Summer Hill
• 4 by taxi+Train from Shimla to Chandigarh starting from 00:00 Shimla Railway Station until 00:00 Shimla Railway Station

Buses

Taking a bus from Shimla to Chandigarh 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 Shimla to Chandigarh Airport? 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:

• 53% chosen Train
• 47% chosen taxi+Train