Shimla to Pune
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Pune, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1870 km
Approx Duration: 41.6 hrs
Route overview
Shimla to Pune is about 1870 km by road, roughly 41.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Shimla to Pune
About 37h of driving split over 5 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.
- 74 km (about 1h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 374. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 524. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 674. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 74 km (about 1h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 748. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 898. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1048. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 74 km (about 1h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1122. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1272. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1422. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 74 km (about 1h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1496. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1646. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1796. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 74 km (about 1h 29m of driving) — Arrive in Pune
By bus: Shimla to Pune
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) · ~935 km Takes about 20h 47m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 935). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pune. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Pune. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~935 km Takes about 20h 47m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670.
- Arrive in Pune
By train: Shimla to Pune
The nearest railway stations are Shimla for Shimla and Pune Jn for Pune. 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, 44h 55m 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 Jhelum Express (11078) 05:50 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 02:35 PM Pune Jn — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Ambala Cant Jn (about 3h 50m wait)
- With two changes, 59h 50m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 05:20 PM Allahabad Jn, then PATLIPUTRA - PUNE SF Exp (12150) 05:35 AM Allahabad Jn to 05:30 AM Pune Jn — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Allahabad Jn (about 12h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 61h 20m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Paschim Express (22926) 10:20 AM Kalka to 05:03 PM Delhi H Nizamuddin, then Hazrat Nizamuddin-Pune AC Duronto Express (12264) 11:00 AM Delhi H Nizamuddin to 07:00 AM Pune Jn — change at Kalka (about 11h 55m wait) and Delhi H Nizamuddin (about 17h 57m 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 1870 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,670 · Sedan ₹24,410 · SUV ₹31,940 · Innova / MUV ₹35,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,060 · AC Seater ₹3,370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,990 · AC Sleeper ₹4,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,150 · Economy ₹1,900 · Third AC ₹2,650 · Second AC ₹3,770 · First AC ₹5,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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