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Shimla to Gandhinagar

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

1279 kmDistance

25.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹14170

Sedan₹16730

SUV₹21890

Innova / MUV₹24500

Tempo Traveller₹28440

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1410

AC Seater₹2300

Non-AC Sleeper₹2050

AC Sleeper₹2940

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3630

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Train

Sleeper₹800

Economy₹1310

Third AC₹1820

Second AC₹2590

First AC₹3610

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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 Gandhinagar

1279 km · ~27h 35m · About 26h 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 · 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.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 853
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1003
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1153
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Hotels in Gandhinagar

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 Gandhinagar

1279 km · ~28h 26m · 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) · ~640 km
~14h 13m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
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Change buses at a major city (around km 640)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gandhinagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Gandhinagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~640 km
~14h 13m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
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Arrive in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Hotels in Gandhinagar

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 Gandhinagar

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 38h 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

6h 35m41 stops

06:30 AM^+1dOld Delhi

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 8h 50m wait

Ashram SF Express#12916 · Superfast

03:20 PMOld Delhi

16h 20m141 stops

07:40 AM^+1dAhmedabad Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 39h 55m 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

4h 10m41 stops

10:25 AMDelhi Sadar Bazar

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 9h 34m wait

New Delhi-Ahmedabad Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Expres#12958 · Rajdhani

07:59 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

13h 36m146 stops

09:35 AM^+1dAhmedabad Jn

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 39h 55m 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 11h 55m wait

Paschim Express#22926 · Superfast

10:20 AMKalka

5h 59m41 stops

04:19 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 3h 40m wait

New Delhi-Ahmedabad Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Expres#12958 · Rajdhani

07:59 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

13h 36m146 stops

09:35 AM^+1dAhmedabad Jn

1A2A3ARunning 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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