Shimla to Jamnagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Jamnagar
1548 km · ~33h 38m · About 31h of driving split over 4 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.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 387Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 537Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 687Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 774Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 924Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1074Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1161Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1311Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1461Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Jamnagar
1548 km · ~34h 24m · 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) · ~774 km
~17h 12m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Change buses at a major city (around km 774)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jamnagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Jamnagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~774 km
~17h 12m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Arrive in Jamnagar
Jamnagar, Gujarat
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 Jamnagar
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Jamnagar for Jamnagar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 43h 40m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 5h 18m wait
2 changes · 45h 5m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 6h 25m wait
2 changes · 51h 5m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 10h 27m 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.
Transport Options
Shimla to Jamnagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Jamnagar is about 1548 km by road, roughly 31 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1548 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,130 · Sedan ₹20,220 · SUV ₹26,470 · Innova / MUV ₹29,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,360
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,700 · AC Seater ₹2,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,480 · AC Sleeper ₹3,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,380
- Train: Sleeper ₹960 · Economy ₹1,580 · Third AC ₹2,200 · Second AC ₹3,130 · First AC ₹4,360
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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