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Shimla to Jamnagar

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

1548 kmDistance
31 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17130
Sedan₹20220
SUV₹26470
Innova / MUV₹29610
Tempo Traveller₹34360
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1700
AC Seater₹2790
Non-AC Sleeper₹2480
AC Sleeper₹3560
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4380
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Train
Sleeper₹960
Economy₹1580
Third AC₹2200
Second AC₹3130
First AC₹4360
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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 Jamnagar

1548 km · ~33h 38m · About 31h of driving split over 4 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. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 387

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 537

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 687

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

  7. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 774

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 924

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1074

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

  10. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1161

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1311

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1461

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

  13. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Jamnagar

    Jamnagar, Gujarat

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.

  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) · ~774 km

    ~17h 12m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → Jamnagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~774 km

    ~17h 12m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  5. 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

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 18m wait

Uttranchal Express#19566 · Express
12:43 PMSahibabad
24h 37m176 stops
01:20 PM+1dKanalas Jn

2 changes · 45h 5m 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
6h 35m41 stops
06:30 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 6h 25m wait

Muzaffarpur-Porbandar Express#19270 · Express
12:55 PMOld Delhi
25h 50m192 stops
02:45 PM+1dKanalas Jn

2 changes · 51h 5m 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
1h 18m7 stops
07:33 AMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 10h 27m wait

Jammu Tawi - Hapa Sarvodaya SF Express#12476 · Superfast
06:00 PMAmbala Cant Jn
26h 45m217 stops
08:45 PM+1dHapa

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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