Shimla to Nanded
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Nanded, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1725 km
Approx Duration: 38.3 hrs
Route overview
Shimla to Nanded is about 1725 km by road, roughly 38.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Shimla to Nanded
About 35h 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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 131 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 431. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 581. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 731. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 131 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 863. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1013. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1163. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 131 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1294. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1444. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1594. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 131 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Arrive in Nanded
By bus: Shimla to Nanded
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) · ~863 km Takes about 19h 11m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 863). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nanded. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Nanded. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km Takes about 19h 11m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
- Arrive in Nanded
By train: Shimla to Nanded
The nearest railway stations are Shimla for Shimla and Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 46h 10m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi (12006) 06:15 AM Kalka to 07:33 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Sachkhand SF Express (12716) 10:02 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 03:50 PM Huzur Sahib Nanded — change at Kalka (about 7h 50m wait) and Ambala Cant Jn (about 2h 29m wait)
- With two changes, 46h 10m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 02:00 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Sachkhand SF Express (12716) 10:02 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 03:50 PM Huzur Sahib Nanded — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Ambala Cant Jn (about 8h 2m wait)
- With two changes, 46h 10m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Delhi Passenger (54304) 07:15 AM Kalka to 09:10 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Sachkhand SF Express (12716) 10:02 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 03:50 PM Huzur Sahib Nanded — change at Kalka (about 8h 50m wait) and Ambala Cant Jn (about 52m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1725 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,080 · Sedan ₹22,530 · SUV ₹29,480 · Innova / MUV ₹32,980 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,250
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,900 · AC Seater ₹3,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,760 · AC Sleeper ₹3,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,880
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,760 · Third AC ₹2,450 · Second AC ₹3,480 · First AC ₹4,860
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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