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Shimla to Edathua

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Edathua, Kerala.

3144 kmDistance

62.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹34680

Sedan₹40970

SUV₹53600

Innova / MUV₹59940

Tempo Traveller₹69470

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3460

AC Seater₹5660

Non-AC Sleeper₹5030

AC Sleeper₹7230

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8850

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Train

Sleeper₹1920

Economy₹3170

Third AC₹4430

Second AC₹6320

First AC₹8830

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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 Edathua

3144 km · ~67h 33m · About 63h of driving split over 7 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.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 449
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 599
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 749
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 898
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1048
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1198
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1347
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1497
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1647
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1797
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1947
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2097
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2246
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2396
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2546
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2695
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2845
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2995
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Edathua
Edathua, Kerala
Hotels in Edathua

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 Edathua

3144 km · ~69h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 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) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
Search buses Shimla to Edathua
Change buses at a major city (around km 786)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
Search buses Shimla to Edathua
Change buses at a major city (around km 1572)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
Search buses Shimla to Edathua
Change buses at a major city (around km 2358)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 3 → Edathua
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
Search buses Shimla to Edathua
Arrive in Edathua
Edathua, Kerala
Hotels in Edathua

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 Edathua

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Karuvatta Halt for Edathua.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 66h 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 7h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi

06:15 AMKalka

30m2 stops

06:45 AMChandigarh

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 2h 15m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

51h 30m432 stops

12:30 PM^+2dKayankulam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 66h 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

30m2 stops

12:25 AM^+1dChandigarh

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 8h 35m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

51h 30m432 stops

12:30 PM^+2dKayankulam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 66h 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 8h 50m wait

Kalka Delhi Passenger#54304 · Passenger

07:15 AMKalka

35m2 stops

07:50 AMChandigarh

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 1h 10m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

51h 30m432 stops

12:30 PM^+2dKayankulam 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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