6 Ways to Reach Ranchi to Shimla by Bus, Train, Flights, Drive & Taxi

Planning a trip from Ranchi to Shimla Cleartrip helps you select the best route between Ranchi & Shimla based on price, timing & easy mode of transport. Prices are indicative (one-way, one traveller).
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Distance between Ranchi & Shimla

The distance from Ranchi to Shimla is approximately 1524.85kms. By car, it takes roughly 22h 0m to reach Shimla from Ranchi . Take a look at the 6 routes available to reach Shimla from Ranchi

  • 1.

  • Reach Ranchi to Shimla by train and bus

  • 30h 17m

  • Rs. 1961

 
Ranchi (RNC)
 
18h 10m
Rs. 1400

Step 1: Take a Train from Ranchi (RNC) to reach New Delhi (NDLS)

You can reach New Delhi (NDLS) from Ranchi (RNC) by travelling in a train. Ranchi (RNC) to New Delhi (NDLS) train takes approximately 18h 10m. You can catch a train from Ranchi (RNC) and get down at New Delhi (NDLS). The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs. 1400.
 
New Delhi (NDLS)
 
0h 5m
Rs. 11

Step 2: Take a Train from New Delhi to reach Kashmiri Gate

You can reach Kashmiri Gate from New Delhi by travelling in a train. New Delhi to Kashmiri Gate train takes approximately 0h 5m. You can catch a train from New Delhi and get down at Kashmiri Gate. The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs. 11.
 
Kashmiri Gate
 
11h 0m
Rs. 550

Step 3: Take a Bus from Delhi to reach Shimla

Travelling in a bus is one of the ways to reach Shimla from Delhi. The total journey between Delhi & Shimla takes around 11h 0m in a bus. The bus ticket price for the journey is approximately Rs.550.
 
Shimla

  • 2.

  • Reach Ranchi to Shimla by train

  • 42h 35m

  • Rs. 2800

 
Ranchi (RNC)
 
35h 0m
Rs. 1700

Step 1: Take a Train from Ranchi (RNC) to reach Ambala Cant Junction (UMB)

You can reach Ambala Cant Junction (UMB) from Ranchi (RNC) by travelling in a train. Ranchi (RNC) to Ambala Cant Junction (UMB) train takes approximately 35h 0m. You can catch a train from Ranchi (RNC) and get down at Ambala Cant Junction (UMB). The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs. 1700.
 
Ambala Cant Junction (UMB)
 
1h 15m
Rs. 550

Step 2: Take a Train from Ambala Cant Junction (UMB) to reach Kalka (KLK)

You can reach Kalka (KLK) from Ambala Cant Junction (UMB) by travelling in a train. Ambala Cant Junction (UMB) to Kalka (KLK) train takes approximately 1h 15m. You can catch a train from Ambala Cant Junction (UMB) and get down at Kalka (KLK). The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs. 550.
 
Kalka (KLK)
 
4h 20m
Rs. 550

Step 3: Take a Train from Kalka (KLK) to reach Simla (SML)

You can reach Simla (SML) from Kalka (KLK) by travelling in a train. Kalka (KLK) to Simla (SML) train takes approximately 4h 20m. You can catch a train from Kalka (KLK) and get down at Simla (SML). The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs. 550.
 
Simla (SML)

  • 3.

  • Reach Ranchi to Shimla by taxi and flight

  • 5h 48m

  • Rs. 6000

 
Ranchi
 
0h 6m
Rs. 500

Step 1: Take a Taxi from Ranchi to reach Ranchi

You can take a car from Ranchi to Ranchi. It will take you around 0h 6m to cover distance of 4.92kms and reach Ranchi from Ranchi. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.500.
 
Ranchi
 
3h 50m
Rs. 4000

Step 2: Take a Flight from Ranchi to reach Chandigarh

You can travel from Ranchi to Chandigarh by booking a flight. The total flight time between Ranchi & Chandigarh is around 3h 50m. The price of the flight ticket is approximately Rs.4000.
 
Chandigarh
 
1h 53m
Rs. 1500

Step 3: Take a Taxi from Chandigarh to reach Shimla

You can take a car from Chandigarh to Shimla. It will take you around 1h 53m to cover distance of 122.11kms and reach Shimla from Chandigarh. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.1500.
 
Shimla

  • 4.

  • Reach Ranchi to Shimla by taxi and flight

  • 8h 23m

  • Rs. 8300

 
Ranchi
 
0h 6m
Rs. 500

Step 1: Take a Taxi from Ranchi to reach Ranchi

You can take a car from Ranchi to Ranchi. It will take you around 0h 6m to cover distance of 4.92kms and reach Ranchi from Ranchi. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.500.
 
Ranchi
 
3h 50m
Rs. 4500

Step 2: Take a Flight from Ranchi to reach Dehra Dun

You can travel from Ranchi to Dehra Dun by booking a flight. The total flight time between Ranchi & Dehra Dun is around 3h 50m. The price of the flight ticket is approximately Rs.4500.
 
Dehra Dun
 
4h 28m
Rs. 3300

Step 3: Take a Taxi from Dehra Dun to reach Shimla

You can take a car from Dehra Dun to Shimla. It will take you around 4h 28m to cover distance of 263.63kms and reach Shimla from Dehra Dun. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.3300.
 
Shimla

  • 5.

  • Reach Ranchi to Shimla by Drive

  • 22h 0m

  • Rs. 10005

 
Ranchi
 
22h 0m
Rs. 10005
You can take a car from Ranchi to Shimla. It will take you around 22h 0m to cover distance of 1524.85kms and reach Shimla from Ranchi. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.10005.
 
Shimla

  • 6.

  • Reach Ranchi to Shimla by taxi and flight

  • 14h 54m

  • Rs. 12800

 
Ranchi
 
0h 6m
Rs. 500

Step 1: Take a Taxi from Ranchi to reach Ranchi

You can take a car from Ranchi to Ranchi. It will take you around 0h 6m to cover distance of 4.92kms and reach Ranchi from Ranchi. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.500.
 
Ranchi
 
11h 20m
Rs. 10000

Step 2: Take a Flight from Ranchi to reach Kulu

You can travel from Ranchi to Kulu by booking a flight. The total flight time between Ranchi & Kulu is around 11h 20m. The price of the flight ticket is approximately Rs.10000.
 
Kulu
 
3h 28m
Rs. 2300

Step 3: Take a Taxi from Kulu to reach Shimla

You can take a car from Kulu to Shimla. It will take you around 3h 28m to cover distance of 209.16kms and reach Shimla from Kulu. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.2300.
 
Shimla
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