Shimla to Mundra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Mundra, Gujarat.
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 Mundra
1530 km · ~33h 16m · 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.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 383Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 533Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 683Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 765Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 915Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1065Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1148Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1298Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1448Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MundraMundra, 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 Mundra
1530 km · ~34h · 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) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 765)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mundra. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Mundra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Arrive in Mundra
Mundra, 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 Mundra
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Gandhidham Bg (about 49 km away) for Mundra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 40h 35m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 5h 10m wait
2 changes · 47h 35m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 6h 45m wait
2 changes · 47h 35m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 11h 55m wait
Change trains at Kota Jn — about 40m 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 Mundra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Mundra is about 1530 km by road, roughly 30.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1530 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹52,759 · Ertiga ₹67,217 · Innova ₹70,109 · Innova Crysta ₹86,368 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,19,268
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,680 · AC Seater ₹2,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,450 · AC Sleeper ₹3,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,330
- Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,560 · Third AC ₹2,170 · Second AC ₹3,090 · First AC ₹4,310
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Mundra.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Shimla to Mundra. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Mundra
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Mundra
Things to Do in Mundra
Aradhya Nova Cinemas
Watch Bollywood or Gujarati film.
Bukhari Pir Dargah
Shah Murad Bukhari arrived and ruled Khanate of Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) but he was spiritually inclined.
Fortification
The walls of the old city fortifications have a religious origin, as they were dragged from the ruins of the ancient city of Bhadravati (now Bhadresar). The walls can…
Hans Tower
Gateway to old fortified town is now topped with a clock tower. This is a main entrance to the old town.
Navlakho Bungalow
A very large and handsome two-storied bungalow built by Laximdas Laddha, son of Laddha Damji who was a manager of the firm of Jairam Shivji, a merchant banker who…
Swali Sheri
The family of Jairam Shivji came to be known as Swahili due to their business in East Africa where Swahili language is spoken. His family adopted the surname Swali and…
Suggested Mundra Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Mundra
- Travel from Shimla to Mundra (about 30.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Mundra Port
Day 2Explore Mundra
- Visit Fortification
- Visit Bukhari Pir Dargah
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Mahadev temple
- Head back to Shimla
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