Shimla to Ravangla
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Ravangla, Sikkim.
Approx Distance: 1514 km
Approx Duration: 33.6 hrs
Route overview
Shimla to Ravangla is about 1514 km by road, roughly 33.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Shimla to Ravangla
About 30h 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.
- 79 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 379. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 529. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 679. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 757. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 907. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1057. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1136. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1286. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1436. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Arrive in Ravangla
By bus: Shimla to Ravangla
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) · ~757 km Takes about 16h 49m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 757). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ravangla. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ravangla. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km Takes about 16h 49m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Arrive in Ravangla
By train: Shimla to Ravangla
The nearest railway stations are Shimla for Shimla and Darjeeling (about 31 km away) for Ravangla. 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 54m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 12:52 PM Phaphund, then Sikkim Mahananda Express (14084) 01:35 PM Phaphund to 02:34 PM Sivok — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Phaphund (about 43m wait)
- With two changes, 55h 7m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 05:46 AM Khana Jn, then BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp (15901) 03:57 PM Khana Jn to 12:47 AM Sivok — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Khana Jn (about 10h 11m wait)
- With two changes, 58h 43m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 04:22 AM Asansol Jn, then KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp (15905) 04:25 PM Asansol Jn to 04:23 AM Sivok — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Asansol Jn (about 12h 3m 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 1514 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,750 · Sedan ₹19,780 · SUV ₹25,890 · Innova / MUV ₹28,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,610
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,670 · AC Seater ₹2,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,420 · AC Sleeper ₹3,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,150 · Second AC ₹3,060 · First AC ₹4,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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