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There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Varanasi by bus, plane, 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 Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXC - VNS
    7h 7m
    ₹7,388–21,383

  2. Bus, train via Chandīgarh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jntrain train 22356
    20h 12m
    ₹829–4,683

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 12238 / ...
    20h 3m
    ₹831–4,835

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Tata Non A/C Seater Seater
    21h 30m

  5. Drive  1,072.8 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Varanasicar car 1,072.8 km
    12h 31m
    ₹10,495–15,159

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DED - VNS
    11h 33m

  7. 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 Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    21h 37m
    ₹1,178–4,782

Shimla to Varanasi by bus and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration20h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹831Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Varanasi via Haridwar and Haridwar in around 21h 30m.

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