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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Ganges by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane IXC - PXN
    3. Take the taxi from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Gangestaxi taxi
    10h 7m
    ₹15,688–41,333

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Katihar Jntrain train 15904
    37h 23m
    ₹1,716–8,153

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Katihar Jntrain train
    24h 2m
    ₹3,677–9,482

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Purniabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Purnia to Gangestaxi taxi
    38h 4m

  5. Drive  1,589.8 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Gangescar car 1,589.8 km
    20h 15m
    ₹15,554–22,466

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane DED - PXN
    3. Take the taxi from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Gangestaxi taxi
    13h 18m

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Purnea Airport (PXN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,696Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,365 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Ganges, State of Bihar, India?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Ganges. However, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 34 bus to Hallo Majra, walk to H/Majra, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Purnea Airport (PXN), then take the taxi to Ganges. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to New Delhi, take the train to Katihar Jn, then take the taxi to Ganges.

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