Bettiah to Shimla
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bettiah, Bihar to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1116 km
Approx Duration: 24.8 hrs
Route overview
Bettiah to Shimla is about 1116 km by road, roughly 24.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Bettiah to Shimla
About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bettiah. 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.
- 72 km (about 1h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 372. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 522. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 672. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 72 km (about 1h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 744. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 894. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1044. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 72 km (about 1h 26m of driving) — Arrive in Shimla
By bus: Bettiah to Shimla
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bettiah. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bettiah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bettiah → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~558 km Takes about 12h 24m. Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 558). 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) · ~558 km Takes about 12h 24m. Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610.
- Arrive in Shimla
By train: Bettiah to Shimla
The nearest railway stations are Bettiah for Bettiah 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 two changes, 41h 5m in total: Muzaffarpur-Porbandar Express (19270) 05:10 PM Sagauli Jn to 01:00 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar, then New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi (12005) 05:16 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar to 09:20 PM Kalka, then Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451) 05:30 AM Kalka to 10:15 AM Shimla — change at Delhi Sadar Bazar (about 4h 16m wait) and Kalka (about 8h 10m wait)
- With two changes, 41h 5m in total: Muzaffarpur-Porbandar Express (19270) 05:10 PM Sagauli Jn to 12:40 PM Old Delhi, then Delhi Kalka Passenger (54303) 03:30 PM Old Delhi to 11:40 PM Kalka, then Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451) 05:30 AM Kalka to 10:15 AM Shimla — change at Old Delhi (about 2h 50m wait) and Kalka (about 5h 50m wait)
- With two changes, 48h 50m in total: GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp (15653) 09:25 AM Sagauli Jn to 05:35 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Ambala Kalka Shuttle (54531) 06:30 PM Ambala Cant Jn to 08:20 PM Kalka, then Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451) 05:30 AM Kalka to 10:15 AM Shimla — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 12h 55m wait) and Kalka (about 9h 10m 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 1116 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,380 · Sedan ₹14,610 · SUV ₹19,120 · Innova / MUV ₹21,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,230 · AC Seater ₹2,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,790 · AC Sleeper ₹2,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,170
- Train: Sleeper ₹700 · Economy ₹1,150 · Third AC ₹1,590 · Second AC ₹2,260 · First AC ₹3,150
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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