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Shimla to Muvattupuzha

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

3053 kmDistance
61.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹33680
Sedan₹39790
SUV₹52050
Innova / MUV₹58210
Tempo Traveller₹67470
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3360
AC Seater₹5500
Non-AC Sleeper₹4880
AC Sleeper₹7020
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8600
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Train
Sleeper₹1860
Economy₹3080
Third AC₹4300
Second AC₹6140
First AC₹8580
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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 Muvattupuzha

3053 km · ~65h 44m · About 61h of driving split over 7 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. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 436

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 586

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 736

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

  7. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 872

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1022

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1172

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

  10. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1308

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1458

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1608

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

  13. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1745

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1895

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2045

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

  16. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2181

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2331

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2481

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

  19. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2617

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2767

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2917

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

  22. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Muvattupuzha

    Muvattupuzha, Kerala

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 Muvattupuzha

3053 km · ~67h 48m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. 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) · ~763 km

    ~16h 57m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 763)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Muvattupuzha. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~763 km

    ~16h 57m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1527)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Muvattupuzha. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~763 km

    ~16h 57m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2290)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Muvattupuzha. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  8. change point 3 → Muvattupuzha

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~763 km

    ~16h 57m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  9. Arrive in Muvattupuzha

    Muvattupuzha, Kerala

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 Muvattupuzha

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Piravam Road for Muvattupuzha.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 64h 35m 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
4h 10m42 stops
10:25 AMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 5m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
11:30 AMNew Delhi
46h 45m361 stops
10:15 AM+2dPiravam Road

2 changes · 65h 38m 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 20m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
12:45 PMSahibabad
46h 33m379 stops
11:18 AM+2dPiravam Road

2 changes · 69h 15m 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
4h 10m41 stops
10:25 AMDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 2h 42m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
01:07 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
49h 48m361 stops
02:55 PM+2dPiravam Road

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 Muvattupuzha: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shimla to Muvattupuzha is about 3053 km by road, roughly 61.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3053 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,680 · Sedan ₹39,790 · SUV ₹52,050 · Innova / MUV ₹58,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹67,470
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,360 · AC Seater ₹5,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,880 · AC Sleeper ₹7,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,860 · Economy ₹3,080 · Third AC ₹4,300 · Second AC ₹6,140 · First AC ₹8,580

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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