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For Delhi to Shimla, ₹ 5,570 is the suggested starting price, not a fixed fare. Passengers can post another amount, review driver replies, and choose a safe and reliable ride after checking the rating, reviews, and vehicle. The 350 km drive takes 8.5 hours. Riders have given this route a 4.93/5 average across 4,576 reviews.
Delhi – Shimla route details
8.5 hours
Average travel time
350 km
Average route distance
₹ 5,570
Recommended ride price
8.5 hours
Average travel time
350 km
Average route distance
₹ 5,570
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The Delhi to Shimla road trip follows NH44 and NH5 via Panipat, Karnal, Ambala, Chandigarh, Kalka, and Solan. The 350 km drive takes 8.5 hours. As with any city-to-city travel, traffic near either city, roadwork, rain, fog, or a planned stop can extend the trip.
How do I book a ride from Delhi to Shimla?
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Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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How to get from Delhi to Shimla
Taxi
A one-way taxi from Delhi to Shimla usually uses a fixed or per-kilometer fare. The inDrive intercity ride service works like a private car service, but the passenger posts a fare and chooses a ride with a local driver from the replies.
Bus
Himachal Road Transport Corporation and private coaches connect Delhi with Shimla. The trip commonly takes about 8–11 hours, depending on stops, weather, and mountain traffic. Passengers should check the current boarding point and service status. A bus can be an affordable travel option, while an inDrive request can provide a door-to-door ride between the chosen addresses.
Train
Shimla is reached by rail through Kalka. Travelers can take a direct train from Delhi to Kalka and transfer to the narrow-gauge Kalka–Shimla railway. The connection must be planned separately and can take most of a day. Rail can be a comfortable travel option when the connection works, while a private ride lets the passenger choose the pickup and drop-off addresses.
What are the best destinations to visit in Shimla?
Explore Shimla through Kufri, continue to Himalayan Bird Park, and round out the visit at Viceregal Lodge.
Kufri
Kufri is a hill destination about 18 km from central Shimla on the Shimla–Fagu road. It is known for mountain views and seasonal outdoor activities.
Himalayan Bird Park
Himalayan Bird Park is a small seasonal attraction near the Viceregal Lodge area. Opening periods and the birds on view can vary, so visitors should confirm current information.
Viceregal Lodge
Viceregal Lodge, now part of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, is a late-19th-century landmark with Scottish Baronial architecture and important associations with the final years of British rule.
