Delhi to Shimla Bus

Delhi to Shimla bus duration is approximately 9 hours. The time to travel is dependent on India’s traffic, roads and climatic conditions. There are operators running their buses between Delhi to Shimla bringing necessary travel convenience for several people in India. All buses are driven by experienced drivers ensuring safety during journey 

With a Shimla to Delhi bus, you can complete this journey in eight hours. You will have multiple choices for booking a Delhi to Shimla bus ticket. The presence of many operators on this route ensures that Delhi – Shimla buses are available throughout the day. Around ten bus companies offer bus services from Delhi to Shimla. Some popular bus companies that offer Delhi – Shimla buses are Zingbus, HRTC, HPTDC, Laxmi Holidays, IntrCity SmartBus, City Land Travels, and RSRTC. 

You will have a relaxing travel experience during a bus journey from Delhi to Shimla. Every bus from Delhi to Shimla will offer unique amenities to make your journey comfortable. One can check the onboard amenities offered by any Delhi to Shimla bus on redBus before booking online tickets. The price of amenities offered on a Delhi – Shimla bus is usually included in the ticket price. Some common amenities offered by Delhi – Shimla buses are AC, WIFI, video entertainment, bus tracking facility, seat cover, adjustable seat, and charging point.

One can find frequent Delhi to Shimla buses provided by various operators. You will have to use the redBus mobile application or visit the official website to book Delhi to Shimla bus tickets.

The process of booking Delhi to Shimla bus tickets with redBus is as follows:

Step 1: On the homepage, enter Delhi in the ‘From’ and Shimla in the ‘To’ sections. Hit the ‘Search Buses’ button after entering your travel date.

Step 2: All the available Delhi to Shimla buses will be displayed to you. Select a bus and then a seat from the seat layout. Operator filters can also be applied on redBus to view buses from a particular operator.

Step 3: Enter passenger details and hit the ‘Proceed to Pay’ button.

Step 4: Complete the online payment to receive your e-ticket/M-ticket. You can also apply a coupon code (if any) to lower your Delhi to Shimla bus fare.

The redBus interface displays various information about buses/operators like Delhi to Shimla distance by Volvo, amenities offered, etc. redBus customer support executives are available 24x7 to assist people with their bus ticket booking.

Shimla is a prominent hill station in India with tourists visiting from different parts of the world. Some of the popular tourist attractions of Shimla are Jakhoo Hill, Green Valley, Christ Church, Kufri, Himalayan Bird Park, etc.

One can check the real-time Delhi to Shimla bus ticket price on redBus for free. Delhi to Shimla bus fare on redBus can change due to several reasons. For example, the fare of a Delhi to Shimla sleeper bus can be more than a bus with only a seating facility. Also, the fare of Delhi – Shimla buses can change for different operators. The fare for Delhi – Shimla buses starts from INR 531 on redBus. The fare of Delhi – Shimla buses on redBus can go up to INR 1924.

Delhi to Shimla Bus Timing

Delhi to Shimla bus distance is approximately 355 Km and it takes around 7 to 9 hours to reach. But, Delhi to Shimla bus timing is based on the bus or bus operator you booked. Different bus operators have different numbers of stops including resting halt. You may compare different bus timing and book the most suitable Delhi to Shimla bus ticket on redBus at ease. If you wish to travel by volvo bus you can also check Delhi to Shimla volvo bus timings with redBus.

Around 30 buses depart every day from Delhi to Shimla. Since there are more buses within a day, you have the flexibility to travel from Delhi to Shimla anytime. One can check Delhi to Shimla bus timetable on redBus for free. The first Delhi – Shimla bus departs at 03:00 AM, and the last bus departs at 11:55 PM.

The drive will make several stops while covering the Delhi to Shimla bus distance. At a rest stop, one can step out of the bus and have a culinary experience. One can see the rest stops for a Delhi – Shimla bus on redBus before booking bus tickets. There are many eateries along the route from Delhi to Shimla to have a gastronomic experience.

Cancellation & Rescheduling of Delhi to Shimla Bus Tickets

Passengers are allowed to cancel their Delhi to Shimla bus tickets on redBus. However, you will have to go through a cancellation charge applied by the respective Delhi – Shimla operator. The cancellation charge can be 10% of the ticket amount or 100%. It depends on the time of cancellation and the booking policy of the respective operator. One can also reschedule their Delhi to Shimla bus tickets via redBus. If your operator allows rescheduling, you can modify your Delhi to Shimla bus booking once. One should refer to the booking policies of Delhi – Shimla operators on redBus for more clarity.

Delhi is the national capital of India. The city is located at the heart of the country and is very well connected to the other parts of the country. Several people visit Delhi and halt there to start their journey elsewhere. Delhi has an extreme climate, but several people visit Delhi because of its cultural and historical significance. The city is also a corporate hub for India, and you can travel to the city in search of good jobs and better working conditions. Several buses run from Delhi to other parts of the country. Some of the leading bus operators in Delhi are Ashwani Tour and Travels, Sehgal Travels, Jupiter Travels, DS Travels, Orai Tours and Travels, Cablo, Bus Hire India, etc.

You can book your bus from Delhi to any other city from redBus. Some of the places you can visit from Delhi are Shimla, Manali, Jaipur, Udaipur, Dehradun, Dalhousie, Amritsar, Ludhiana, etc. You can easily take a Delhi to Shimla bus to travel to Shimla from Delhi. Similarly, other buses are available for different destinations. These buses are of different types: AC, non-AC, double-decker, sleeper, etc. You can book tickets for a bus of your own choice. These buses have several amenities like air conditioning, luggage space, water bottles, fans, television, etc.

Useful Links

Delhi Bus booking 

Delhi Travel Guidelines 

Shimla is one of the best tourist destinations in India. It is also known as the summer capital of India. The place experiences one of the best snowfall during winter. Located at an altitude of 2,205 metres, you will get some of your most breathtaking views from the city. You can easily book a Delhi to Shimla Volvo bus and experience the city's beauty. You can cover the Delhi to Shimla distance by Volvo in about 7 hours and 30 minutes. Both of these places are 343 kilometres away from each other.

Several HRTC and HPTDC buses run from Delhi to Shimla daily. You can check out the Delhi to Shimla bus ticket price and book a bus accordingly. Several bus operators manage the buses running from Delhi to Shimla. These popular bus operators are Laxmi Holidays, Zingbus, IntrCity SmartBus, City Land Travels, etc. Several Volvo buses serve the passengers on this route.

You can check out the Delhi to Shimla Volvo sleeper bus fare before booking a Volvo for Shimla. The Delhi to Shimla bus fare is quite dynamic; therefore, you should monitor the prices. These buses are well-equipped with several amenities like recliner seats, air conditioners, a music system, extra legroom, etc. All kinds of buses like AC seater, AC sleeper, non-AC seater, non-AC sleeper, etc., serve this route.

Places to visit in Shimla

Some of the places that you can visit in Shimla are:

• The Ridge
• Jakhoo Hill and Temple
• Mall Road
• Kalka-Shimla Railway
• Kufri
• Christ Church
• Green Valley
• Kali Bari Temple
• Himachal State Museum
• Tara Devi Temple
• Mashobra
• Chadwick Falls
• Annandale
• Himalayan Bird Park
• Gorton Castle
• Army Heritage Museum
• Scandal Point

If you're looking to travel from Delhi to Shimla and worried about safe travel, you can choose the Primo service launched by redBus. Primo is where passengers can enjoy travelling in high-rated buses with best-in-class services. While looking for bus tickets on Delhi to Shimla route, customers can check Primo tag in order to choose this wonderful service. From hygiene standards to on-time service and comfort, there are many benefits that passengers can get from Primo buses.