Shimla to Ashoknagar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 948 km
Approx Duration: 21.1 hrs
Route overview
Shimla to Ashoknagar is about 948 km by road, roughly 21.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Shimla to Ashoknagar
About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shimla. 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.
- 166 km (about 3h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 316. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 466. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 166 km (about 3h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 632. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 782. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 166 km (about 3h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Ashoknagar
By bus: Shimla to Ashoknagar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Ashoknagar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~948 km Takes about 21h 4m. Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700.
- Arrive in Ashoknagar
By train: Shimla to Ashoknagar
The nearest railway stations are Shimla for Shimla and Ashok Nagar for Ashoknagar. 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, 33h 7m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 07:25 AM Sahibabad, then Ujjaini Express (14310) 12:45 PM Sahibabad to 02:47 AM Shadhoragaon — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Sahibabad (about 5h 20m wait)
- With two changes, 33h 8m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 10:45 AM Tundla Jn, then Gorakhpur-Okha Express (15045) 04:24 PM Tundla Jn to 02:48 AM Shadhoragaon — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Tundla Jn (about 5h 39m wait)
- With two changes, 41h 38m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 02:25 PM Kanpur Central, then Sabarmati Express (19166) 01:10 AM Kanpur Central to 11:18 AM Shadhoragaon — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Kanpur Central (about 10h 45m 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 948 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,530 · Sedan ₹12,420 · SUV ₹16,270 · Innova / MUV ₹18,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,160
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,040 · AC Seater ₹1,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,520 · AC Sleeper ₹2,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,700
- Train: Sleeper ₹600 · Economy ₹980 · Third AC ₹1,360 · Second AC ₹1,930 · First AC ₹2,680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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