Shimla to Mapusa
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Mapusa, Goa.
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 Mapusa
2285 km · ~49h 42m · About 46h of driving split over 6 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.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 381Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 531Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 681Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 762Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 912Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1062Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1143Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1293Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1443Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1523Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1673Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1823Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1904Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2054Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2204Look 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 Mapusa
2285 km · ~50h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~762 km
~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 762)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km
~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1523)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Mapusa
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km
~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Arrive in Mapusa
Mapusa, Goa
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 Mapusa
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Thivim for Mapusa.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 48h 46m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at Chandigarh — about 2h 15m wait
2 changes · 48h 46m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Chandigarh — about 8h 35m wait
2 changes · 48h 46m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 8h 50m wait
Change trains at Chandigarh — about 1h 10m 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 Mapusa: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Mapusa is about 2285 km by road, roughly 45.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2285 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,240 · Sedan ₹29,810 · SUV ₹39,000 · Innova / MUV ₹43,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,510 · AC Seater ₹4,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,660 · AC Sleeper ₹5,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,450
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,400 · Economy ₹2,320 · Third AC ₹3,230 · Second AC ₹4,600 · First AC ₹6,430
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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