Bardhaman to Shimla
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bardhaman, West Bengal to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1783 km
Approx Duration: 39.6 hrs
Route overview
Bardhaman to Shimla is about 1783 km by road, roughly 39.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Bardhaman to Shimla
About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bardhaman. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 146 km (about 2h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 446. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 596. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 746. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 146 km (about 2h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 892. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1042. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1192. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 146 km (about 2h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1337. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1487. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1637. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 146 km (about 2h 55m of driving) — Arrive in Shimla
By bus: Bardhaman to Shimla
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bardhaman. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bardhaman. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bardhaman → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~892 km Takes about 19h 49m. Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 892). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shimla. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Shimla. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~892 km Takes about 19h 49m. Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550.
- Arrive in Shimla
By train: Bardhaman to Shimla
The nearest railway stations are Barddhaman Jn for Bardhaman and Shimla for Shimla. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 37h 35m in total: Kalka Mail (12311) 08:40 PM Saktigarh to 04:30 AM Kalka, then Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451) 05:30 AM Kalka to 10:15 AM Shimla — change at Kalka (about 1h wait)
- With one change, 38h 25m in total: Kalka Mail (12311) 08:40 PM Saktigarh to 04:30 AM Kalka, then Kalka Shimla Express (52453) 06:00 AM Kalka to 11:05 AM Shimla — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait)
- With one change, 39h 30m in total: Kalka Mail (12311) 08:40 PM Saktigarh to 04:30 AM Kalka, then Kalka Shimla Holiday Special (02451) 07:00 AM Kalka to 12:10 PM Shimla — change at Kalka (about 2h 30m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1783 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,710 · Sedan ₹23,280 · SUV ₹30,460 · Innova / MUV ₹34,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,530
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,960 · AC Seater ₹3,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,850 · AC Sleeper ₹4,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,040
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,100 · Economy ₹1,810 · Third AC ₹2,530 · Second AC ₹3,600 · First AC ₹5,020
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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