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Shimla to Bidhannagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.

1901 kmDistance

38 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹21010

Sedan₹24810

SUV₹32470

Innova / MUV₹36320

Tempo Traveller₹42120

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2090

AC Seater₹3420

Non-AC Sleeper₹3040

AC Sleeper₹4370

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5370

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Train

Sleeper₹1170

Economy₹1930

Third AC₹2690

Second AC₹3830

First AC₹5350

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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.

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By Car: Shimla to Bidhannagar

1901 km · ~41h 21m · About 38h 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 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 380
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 530
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 680
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 760
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 910
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1060
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1141
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1291
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1441
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1521
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1671
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1821
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, West Bengal
Hotels in Bidhannagar

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 Bidhannagar

1901 km · ~42h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~951 km
~21h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710
Search buses Shimla to Bidhannagar
Change buses at a major city (around km 951)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~951 km
~21h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710
Search buses Shimla to Bidhannagar
Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, West Bengal
Hotels in Bidhannagar

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 Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 50m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

31h 35m255 stops

07:30 AM^+2dHowrah Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 39h 40m in total

Shimla Kalka Holiday Special#02452 · Passenger

03:50 PMShimla

5h 20m17 stops

09:10 PMKalka

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 2h 45m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

31h 35m255 stops

07:30 AM^+2dHowrah Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 45h in total

Himalayan Queen#52456 · Passenger

10:30 AMShimla

5h 40m17 stops

04:10 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 45m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

31h 35m255 stops

07:30 AM^+2dHowrah Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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