Gurgaon to Shimla -> Distance, Car, Road, Train, Flight, Bus

Gurgaon to Shimla

Gurgaon to Shimla Road Distance

381 km

Gurgaon to Shimla Aerial Distance

300 km

Gurgaon to Shimla Travel Time

7 hours 34 mins

How to reach Shimla from Gurgaon

The capital of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, also the erstwhile summer capital of of the Britishers, Shimla is definitely worth a visit. With numerous other towns to visit in its vicinity, Shimla boasts of a rich mountain experience.

A road trip from Gurgaon to Shimla is definitely one of the best and most preferred ways to travel. Several buses also operate on this route with a number of timings available. However a flight is the fastest option available.

Knowing The Details

1. Gurgaon to Shimla by Road

2. Gurgaon to Shimla by Flight

3. Gurgaon to Shimla by Bus

4. Gurgaon to Shimla by Train and Bus

5. Popular Routes to Shimla

6. Popular Routes from Gurgaon

7. Places to Visit in Shimla

8. Hotels in Shimla

Shimla Travel Packages

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3 Nights / 4 Days

Charming Shimla Tour Package: Kufri & Chail Excursion Included

Shimla(3N)

$ 100

17% off

$83/person

4 Nights / 5 Days

Majestic Shimla Manali Package with Kullu

Manali(2N) → Shimla(2N)

$ 122

18% off

$100/person

2 Nights / 3 Days

Best of Shimla by Cab 2 Night and 3 Days Package

Shimla(2N)

Sold By: Wtp Holiday Private Limited(4.7 )

$ 122

22% off

$95/person

4 Nights / 5 Days

Shimla Kufri Chail Tour Package 4 Night 5 Days

Shimla(2N) → Kufri(1N) → Chail(1N)

$ 141

25% off

$105/person

5 Nights / 6 Days

Shimla-Manali Tour Packages with Kufri Tour

Shimla(2N) → Manali(3N)

Sold By: The Tripta Holidays(4.8 )

$ 279

12% off

$245/person

3 Nights / 4 Days

Manali and Shimla Tour Package: 3 Nights 4 Days

Manali(2N) → Shimla(1N)

$95/person

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1. Gurgaon to Shimla by Road

Undoubtedly a fun and relaxing drive up to the hills, the road journey between these two cities covers about 380 Kms taking about 7 hours.

Approximate Travel Time: 7 hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 3000
Car rentals in Gurgaon: Eco rent a car, Savaari Car Rentals Gurgaon, Indus Car Rental.

Route 1: Via NH 44

Distance: 390 Kms
Time: 8 hours
Sights on the way: Tau Devi Lal Biodiversity Park (Gurgaon), Tomb of Ibrahim Lodi (Panipat), Kabuli Bagh (Panipat), Karna Lake (Karnal), Sheik Chillis Tomb (Kurukshetra), Brahma Sarovar (Kurukshetra), Gurudwara Sri Panjokhra Sahib (Ambala), Rock Garden of Chandigarh , Open Hand Monument (Chandigarh), Mall Road (Shimla), Christ Church (Shimla).
Eating options: McDonalds (Gurgaon), Social (Gurgaon), Cafe Grillz (Panipat), Narang Hotel (Panipat), Kewal Dhaba (Karnal), Hotel Food Plaza (Kurukshetra), Punjab Dhaba (Ambala), Kashish Restaurant (Ambala), Barbeque Nation (Chandigarh), Virgin Courtyard (Chandigarh), 45 The Central (Shimla), Eighteen 71 Cookhouse and Bar (Shimla).

Route 2: Via Noida and Delhi

Distance: 420 Kms
Time: 8 Hours 40 Minutes
Sights on the way: Tau Devi Lal Biodiversity Park (Gurgaon), Okhla Bird Sanctuary (Noida), Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal and Green Garden (Noida), Qutub Minar (Dlehi), Red Fort (Delhi), Old Fort (Delhi), Lodhi Gardens (Delhi), Tomb of Ibrahim Lodi (Panipat), Kabuli Bagh (Panipat), Karna Lake (Karnal), Sheik Chillis Tomb (Kurukshetra), Brahma Sarovar (Kurukshetra), Gurudwara Sri Panjokhra Sahib (Ambala), Rock Garden of Chandigarh , Open Hand Monument (Chandigarh), Mall Road (Shimla), Christ Church (Shimla).
Eating options: McDonalds (Gurgaon), Social (Gurgaon), Chicago Pizza (Noida), Burger King (Noida), Nandos (Delhi), Karims (Delhi), Cafe Grillz (Panipat), Narang Hotel (Panipat), Kewal Dhaba (Karnal), Hotel Food Plaza (Kurukshetra), Punjab Dhaba (Ambala), Kashish Restaurant (Ambala), Barbeque Nation (Chandigarh), Virgin Courtyard (Chandigarh), 45 The Central (Shimla), Eighteen 71 Cookhouse and Bar (Shimla).

2. Gurgaon to Shimla by Flight

Since both Gurgaon and Shimla have their own airports, taking a flight is the most convenient and quickest way to travel between the two cities.

Starting Price: INR 2500
Departure Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Arrival Airport: Shimla Airport
Travel Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Gurgaon to Shimla Flights

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GoAir

21:25 Gurgaon

01 h 50 m

22:15 Shimla

₹ 1,020

AirAsia India

17:45 Gurgaon

01 h 05 m

18:50 Shimla

₹ 1,206

AirAsia India

11:35 Gurgaon

01 h 05 m

12:40 Shimla

₹ 1,206

GoAir

09:00 Gurgaon

01 h 00 m

10:00 Shimla

₹ 1,332

Air India

19:35 Gurgaon

01 h 00 m

20:35 Shimla

₹ 2,210

3. Gurgaon to Shimla by Bus

A bus journey from Gurgaon to Shimla will take about 10 hours, hence we recommend taking a night bus and you will have a fresh morning in Shimla without being exhausted. The buses also stop at regular intervals and run at a scheduled time. These buses operate from ISBT Kashmere Gate in Delhi.

Part 1: Gurgaon to Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate by Metro/Taxi

Approximate Fare: Metro: INR 60; Taxi: INR 600.
Time: 1 Hour
Distance: 40 Kms
Car Rentals In Gurgaon: Eco rent a car, Savaari Car Rentals Gurgaon, Indus Car Rental.

Tip: You can take the Delhi metro from Huda City Centre, Gurgaon to Kashmere Gate.

Part 2: Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate to Shimla

Route Operator: Himachal Road Transport Corporation
Route Numbers: 6, 7, 9, 20, 36, 37, 129, 510, 75, 54.
Starting Point: Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate
Terminating Point: Shimla
Travel time: 10 Hours
Distance: 370 Kms
Frequency: Hourly
Ticket cost: INR 400 -600 (Ordinary Buses); INR 1200 (Volvo AC Buses)

Gurgaon to Shimla By Bus

Zingbus-77

Volvo A/C Seater (2+2)

21:40 Gurgaon

10h 5m

07:45 Shimla

Volvo A/C Seater (2+2)

₹ 1,099

4. Gurgaon to Shimla by Train and Bus

The cheapest option out of all is taking a train to Ambala and then a bus to Shimla from there.

Part 1: Gurgaon to Ambala by Train

Travel time: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Distance: 230 Kms
Frequency: Once a day
Ticket cost: INR 150

Part 2: Ambala to Shimla by Bus

Route Operator: Himachal Road Transport Corporation
Starting Point: Ambala
Terminating Point: Shimla
Travel time: 3 Hours
Distance: 170 Kms
Frequency: Two times a day
Ticket cost: INR 500

Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.