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Shimla to Ettumanoor

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

3100 kmDistance
62 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹34200
Sedan₹40400
SUV₹52850
Innova / MUV₹59100
Tempo Traveller₹68500
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3410
AC Seater₹5580
Non-AC Sleeper₹4960
AC Sleeper₹7130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8730
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Train
Sleeper₹1890
Economy₹3130
Third AC₹4370
Second AC₹6230
First AC₹8710
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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 Ettumanoor

3100 km · ~66h 40m · About 62h of driving split over 7 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 443

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 593

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 743

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

  7. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 886

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1036

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1186

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

  10. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1329

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1479

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1629

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

  13. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1771

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1921

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2071

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

  16. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2214

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2364

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2514

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

  19. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2657

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2807

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2957

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

  22. 143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ettumanoor

    Ettumanoor, Kerala

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 Ettumanoor

3100 km · ~68h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km

    ~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 775)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ettumanoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km

    ~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1550)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ettumanoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km

    ~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2325)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ettumanoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  8. change point 3 → Ettumanoor

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km

    ~17h 13m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  9. Arrive in Ettumanoor

    Ettumanoor, Kerala

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 Ettumanoor

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Ettumanur for Ettumanoor.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 65h 20m in total

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

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi
06:15 AMKalka
4h 10m42 stops
10:25 AMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 5m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
11:30 AMNew Delhi
47h 30m367 stops
11:00 AM+2dKottayam

2 changes · 66h 10m 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
7h 30m44 stops
07:25 AM+1dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 5h 20m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
12:45 PMSahibabad
47h 5m385 stops
11:50 AM+2dKottayam

2 changes · 69h 50m in total

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

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi
06:15 AMKalka
4h 10m41 stops
10:25 AMDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 2h 42m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
01:07 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
50h 23m367 stops
03:30 PM+2dKottayam

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 Ettumanoor: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shimla to Ettumanoor is about 3100 km by road, roughly 62 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3100 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,200 · Sedan ₹40,400 · SUV ₹52,850 · Innova / MUV ₹59,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹68,500
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,410 · AC Seater ₹5,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,960 · AC Sleeper ₹7,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,730
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,890 · Economy ₹3,130 · Third AC ₹4,370 · Second AC ₹6,230 · First AC ₹8,710

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

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