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There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Patna by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane IXC - PAT
    5h 21m
    ₹7,138–15,033

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Patna Jntrain train 13006 / ...
    26h 54m
    ₹901–5,535

  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 Patna Jntrain train
    17h 39m
    ₹2,897–7,832

  4. Bus via Rohini

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Patnabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    27h
    ₹1,428–3,182

  5. Drive  1,274.3 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Patnacar car 1,274.3 km
    15h 11m
    ₹12,467–18,008

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane DED - PAT
    11h 33m

  7. Bus, train via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Danapurtrain train 22356
    24h 57m
    ₹989–6,133

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Gorakhpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Patnabus bus
    30h 37m

Shimla to Patna by bus

Calendar84Weekly Buses
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,126.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Patna, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla to Patna via Delhi in around 27h.

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