Shimla to Amaravati
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Shimla to Amaravati
2155 km · ~46h 26m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shimla
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 431Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 581Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 731Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 862Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1012Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1162Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1293Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1443Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1593Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1724Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1874Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2024Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AmaravatiAmaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shimla to Amaravati
2155 km · ~47h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km
~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Change buses at a major city (around km 718)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Amaravati. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km
~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1437)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Amaravati. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Amaravati
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km
~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Arrive in Amaravati
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shimla to Amaravati
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Vijayawada Jn for Amaravati.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 49h 57m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 2h 42m wait
2 changes · 49h 59m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at Chandigarh — about 1h wait
2 changes · 49h 59m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Chandigarh — about 7h 20m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Transport Options
Shimla to Amaravati: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Amaravati is about 2155 km by road, roughly 43.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2155 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,810 · Sedan ₹28,120 · SUV ₹36,790 · Innova / MUV ₹41,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,370 · AC Seater ₹3,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,450 · AC Sleeper ₹4,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,190 · Third AC ₹3,050 · Second AC ₹4,340 · First AC ₹6,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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