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Shimla to Etawah

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

666 kmDistance
13.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7430
Sedan₹8760
SUV₹11470
Innova / MUV₹12850
Tempo Traveller₹14950
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹730
AC Seater₹1200
Non-AC Sleeper₹1070
AC Sleeper₹1530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1910
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Train
Sleeper₹430
Economy₹700
Third AC₹960
Second AC₹1360
First AC₹1890
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Shimla to Etawah

666 km · ~13h 59m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Shimla

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 183 km · 3h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 333

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 483

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 183 km · 3h 40m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Etawah

    Etawah, Uttar 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 Etawah

666 km · ~14h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Shimla → Etawah

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~666 km

    ~14h 48m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910

  3. Arrive in Etawah

    Etawah, Uttar 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 Etawah

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Etawah for Etawah.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 18h 48m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express
05:40 PMShimla
4h 45m17 stops
10:25 PMKalka

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast
11:55 PMKalka
12h 33m82 stops
12:28 PM+1dBharthana

1 change · 20h 38m in total

Shimla Kalka Holiday Special#02452 · Passenger
03:50 PMShimla
5h 20m17 stops
09:10 PMKalka

Change trains at Kalka — about 2h 45m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast
11:55 PMKalka
12h 33m82 stops
12:28 PM+1dBharthana

1 change · 25h 58m in total

Himalayan Queen#52456 · Passenger
10:30 AMShimla
5h 40m17 stops
04:10 PMKalka

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 45m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast
11:55 PMKalka
12h 33m82 stops
12:28 PM+1dBharthana

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 Etawah: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shimla to Etawah is about 666 km by road, roughly 13.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 666 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,430 · Sedan ₹8,760 · SUV ₹11,470 · Innova / MUV ₹12,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,950
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹730 · AC Seater ₹1,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,070 · AC Sleeper ₹1,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹700 · Third AC ₹960 · Second AC ₹1,360 · First AC ₹1,890

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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