Shimla to Hyderabad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telangana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Hyderabad
1994 km · ~43h 13m · About 40h of driving split over 5 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 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 399Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 549Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 699Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 798Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 948Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1098Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1196Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1346Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1496Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1595Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1895Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HyderabadHyderabad, Telangana
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 Hyderabad
1994 km · ~44h 18m · 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) · ~997 km
~22h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840
- Change buses at a major city (around km 997)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Hyderabad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Hyderabad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~997 km
~22h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840
- Arrive in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
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 Hyderabad
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Hyderabad Deccan for Hyderabad.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 50h 10m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at New Delhi — about 7h 5m wait
2 changes · 50h 10m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 11h 55m wait
Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 5m wait
2 changes · 51h 50m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 3h 28m wait
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.
Shimla to Hyderabad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Hyderabad is about 1994 km by road, roughly 39.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1994 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹76,186 · Ertiga ₹97,123 · Innova ₹1,01,310 · Innova Crysta ₹1,24,747 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,72,496
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,190 · AC Seater ₹3,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,190 · AC Sleeper ₹4,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,020 · Third AC ₹2,820 · Second AC ₹4,020 · First AC ₹5,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Hyderabad guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Hyderabad.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Shimla to Hyderabad. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Saharanpur170 km from Shimla
Uttar Pradesh
- Meerut310 km from Shimla
Uttar Pradesh
- Vrindavan515 km from Shimla
Uttar Pradesh
- Shivpuri820 km from Shimla
Madhya Pradesh
- Narmadapuram1210 km from Shimla
Madhya Pradesh
Hotels in Hyderabad
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Treebo Fort Club
Hyderabad
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Hyderabad
Treebo Address Inn, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad
Treebo Srico
Hyderabad
Things to Do in Hyderabad
Heritage walk
They are organized by the Telangana tourism department and led by a knowledgeable guide and Tourist Police. There are several types of walks: one that ends at…
Friends of Snakes Society
For reptile conservation work and field trips.
Hatsclub Hyderabad Adventure & Trekker’s club
Active and well-organised trekker’s group organising out of the Hyderabad area. It makes an effort to be as inclusive as possible by offering adventure treks at all…
Visit Laad Bazaar
Laad Bazaar or Churi Bazaar is a market located in Hyderabad, India on one of the four main roads that branch out from the Charminar. The bazaar's name, laad means…
Visit Begum Bazaar
Begum Bazaar is the biggest commercial market in Hyderabad, India. It was established during the Qutb Shahi rule.
Visit The Nizam's Museum
The Nizam's Museum or H.E.H Nizam's Museum is a museum located in Hyderabad at Purani Haveli, a palace of the erstwhile Nizams.
Suggested Hyderabad Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Hyderabad
- Travel from Shimla to Hyderabad (about 39.9 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Chowmahalla Palace
Day 2Explore Hyderabad
- Visit Falaknuma Palace
- Visit Salar Jung Museum
- Visit Laad Bazaar
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Begum Bazaar
- Head back to Shimla
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Hyderabad trip and see the full Shimla → Hyderabad → next stop route.
Hyderabad → Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
About 55 km by road
Hyderabad → Mahabubnagar
About 110 km by road
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