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Shimla to Ghazipur

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

1141 kmDistance
22.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12650
Sedan₹14930
SUV₹19550
Innova / MUV₹21880
Tempo Traveller₹25400
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1260
AC Seater₹2050
Non-AC Sleeper₹1830
AC Sleeper₹2620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3240
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Train
Sleeper₹710
Economy₹1170
Third AC₹1630
Second AC₹2310
First AC₹3220
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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 Ghazipur

1141 km · ~24h 49m · About 23h of driving split over 3 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. 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.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 530

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 680

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

  7. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 761

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 911

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1061

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

  10. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ghazipur

    Ghazipur, 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 Ghazipur

1141 km · ~25h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~571 km

    ~12h 41m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 571)

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

  4. change point 1 → Ghazipur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~571 km

    ~12h 41m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650

  5. Arrive in Ghazipur

    Ghazipur, 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 Ghazipur

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Ghazipur City for Ghazipur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 33h 16m 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 6h 35m wait

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
05:00 PMNew Delhi
9h 56m121 stops
02:56 AM+1dGahmar

2 changes · 33h 16m 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 9h 46m wait

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
05:11 PMSahibabad
9h 45m115 stops
02:56 AM+1dGahmar

2 changes · 33h 55m 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
9h 30m60 stops
09:25 AM+1dMahrawal

Change trains at Mahrawal — about 9h 35m wait

AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath#22406 · Garib Rath
07:00 PMMahrawal
8h 35m99 stops
03:35 AM+1dGahmar

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 Ghazipur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shimla to Ghazipur is about 1141 km by road, roughly 22.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1141 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,650 · Sedan ₹14,930 · SUV ₹19,550 · Innova / MUV ₹21,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,400
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,260 · AC Seater ₹2,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,830 · AC Sleeper ₹2,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,240
  • Train: Sleeper ₹710 · Economy ₹1,170 · Third AC ₹1,630 · Second AC ₹2,310 · First AC ₹3,220

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

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