Shimla to Umaria
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Umaria, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1191 km
Approx Duration: 26.5 hrs
Route overview
Shimla to Umaria is about 1191 km by road, roughly 26.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Shimla to Umaria
About 24h of driving split over 3 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.
- 97 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 397. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 547. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 697. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 794. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 944. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1094. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Arrive in Umaria
By bus: Shimla to Umaria
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) · ~596 km Takes about 13h 15m. Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 596). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Umaria. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Umaria. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~596 km Takes about 13h 15m. Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720.
- Arrive in Umaria
By train: Shimla to Umaria
The nearest railway stations are Shimla for Shimla and Umaria for Umaria. 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, 30h in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 02:29 AM Mohri, then AMRITSAR - VISAKHAPATNAM Hirakud Exp (18508) 04:28 AM Mohri to 11:40 PM Nowrozabad — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Mohri (about 1h 59m wait)
- With two changes, 31h 18m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 02:25 PM Kanpur Central, then Lucknow-Raipur Garib Rath Express (12535) 04:10 PM Kanpur Central to 12:58 AM Nowrozabad — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Kanpur Central (about 1h 45m wait)
- With two changes, 36h 9m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 07:25 AM Sahibabad, then Utkal Express (18478) 11:09 AM Sahibabad to 05:49 AM Nowrozabad — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Sahibabad (about 3h 44m 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 1191 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,200 · Sedan ₹15,580 · SUV ₹20,400 · Innova / MUV ₹22,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,310 · AC Seater ₹2,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,910 · AC Sleeper ₹2,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,380
- Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,220 · Third AC ₹1,700 · Second AC ₹2,410 · First AC ₹3,360
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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