Delhi to Shimla Bus

Delhi to Shimla Bus services

While Delhi has been blessed with all historical and man-made wonders one can think of, Shimla is kissed with countless natural elements and colonial era structures that soothes the eyes of wanderers. Crossing the chaotic roads of Delhi and heading towards hilly winding scenic roads of Shimla endorses one with bliss and tranquillity. Shimla is one of the most travelled hill stations from Delhi by both locals and tourists. Delhi to Shimla buses emerged as one of the most availed means of transport in this route.

Delhi Shimla buses are run by operators like Indo Canadian Tpt. Co, City Land Travels and Himachal Tourist Volvo Bus. The buses generally depart at 21:30pm at night and reach Shimla by early morning. A total road distance of 345km from Delhi to Shimla is covered within a duration of 8h 50m to 9h 30m, depending on the road condition and route taken by the bus. Delhi to Shimla bus tickets can be booked from Goibibo.com sitting at the comfort of home. Goibibo's online bus booking page gives all latest information on bus fares, operators, boarding and halting points and duration and bus timings.

Shimla's landscape dotted by soaring Himalayan ranges, undulating verdant green valleys and tourist attractions like Mall Road, Ridge and Jakhu Temple are as spectacular as Delhi's ancient wonders namely Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Lodhi Gardens. So why delay? Avail most economical Delhi to Shimla bus tickets and head on for a scenic escape to the picture perfect hill town of Shimla.

Delhi to Shimla Bus Journey – Every Photographer’s Delight!

A Delhi to Shimla bus ride is one of the most joyous and comfortable experiences for travellers of all ages. The availability of different types of buses to choose from, such as AC Seater, AC, Non-AC Seater and AC Sleeper makes it all the more alluring.

Goibibo recommends: Book a Delhi to Shimla Volvo bus to pamper your senses while you gaze at picturesque views and gorge on the delectable street food along the way.

Delhi to Shimla Bus Distance

The Delhi to Shimla bus distance is roughly 345 Km. It takes around 9 hours to cover one of the most exhilarating drives in India, with splendid sceneries always keeping you company. You can also check online the Delhi to Shimla bus timings from ISBT while booking your journey.

Enjoy the frequently changing terrain with every passing state such as Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, before you arrive in Shimla.

Delhi to Shimla Bus Fare

Delhi to Shimla Bus Fare varies from Rs. 517 to Rs. 1349, depending on the bus service provider you choose to travel with.

Here are some of the top service providers for this route:

• City Land Travels
• Laxmi holidays
• Ram Dalal Holidays
• Zingbus
• IntrCity SmartBus
• YellowPedal
• Northern Travels

You can also visit Goibibo's website to find exciting deals and offers on Delhi to Shimla Volvo bus bookings.

Delhi to Shimla Bus Timings

There are plenty of overnight buses operating on this route that bring you into Shimla by sunrise. However, a selected few offer the unmatched experience of driving down in the day. Delhi to Shimla bus timings from ISBT, Kashmiri Gate vary between 9.30 pm and 11.30 pm daily. If aiming for a daytime journey, take a bus from Majnu Ka Tila at 8.30 am or 9.30 am.

Boarding and Drop Off Points

The following boarding points let you hop on to your bus and leave the bustling streets of Delhi behind:

• Kashmiri Gate
• RK Ashram
• Majnu Ka Tilla
• Morigate

These drop off points open their arms, as you make your way into the tranquil valleys of Shimla:

• Shimla Bypass crossing
• Victory Tunnel
• Tutikandi

Delhi to Shimla Stoppages

The first major city on this route is Chandigarh. Between Delhi and Chandigarh, the main stoppages comprise Sonepat, Panipat and Pipli before entering the city of Ambala and continuing further towards Chandigarh. The next landmark is Kalka, which is reached after about 6 hours into the journey. An uphill drive then commences from Kalka towards Dharampur in under an hour. This is followed by a downhill drive towards Solan. From Solan, Shimla is about 50 minutes away. Ample fast food joints along the way often extend the duration of this journey with their appetizing culinary offerings.

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