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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Ranthambore to Shimla toll tax & fuel cost: ₹7,501 by car

735 km · 25 toll plazas · about 13 h 40 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹1,945Petrol ₹5,556Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Rajasthan
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹7,500
Fuel ₹5,555Toll ₹1,945 (21 est.)
735 kmDistance
13 h 40 minDriving time
25Toll crossings
49 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 25 plazas
  1. RanthamboreStart · Rajasthan
  2. Bhadotikm 52 · Rajasthan · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  3. Bagdi Km 14km 77 · Rajasthan · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  4. Dungarpur Feekm 105 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  5. Pinan Feekm 187 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  6. Sheetal Feekm 214 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  7. Ghata Samsabad Feekm 249 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  8. Kalinger Feekm 280 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  9. Khalilpurkm 298 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  10. Nuhkm 307 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  11. Taurukm 316 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  12. Maneshar-7Bkm 331 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  13. Patodikm 340 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  14. Farukhnagarkm 347 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  15. Badlikm 361 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  16. Hassangarhkm 398 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  17. Humanyupurkm 403 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  18. Bahrikm 478 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  19. Kheri Sharaf Alikm 486 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  20. Mohnakm 511 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  21. Chandlanakm 522 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  22. Pabanawakm 527 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  23. Saini Majrakm 561 · Haryana
    ₹105
  24. Dapparkm 603 · Punjab
    ₹50
  25. Chandimandirkm 631 · Haryana
    ₹40
  26. Sanwarakm 662 · Himachal Pradesh
    ₹70
  27. ShimlaDestination · 735 km

“est.” = this plaza doesn't publish fees in the NHAI dataset; we use the median fee for your vehicle class.

Quick answerDriving from Ranthambore to Shimla covers about 735 km and takes around 13 h 40 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹1,945 in tolls at 25 plazas (₹1,680 of that is our estimate for 21 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 49 litres of petrol (₹5,556 at ₹113/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹7,501.
735 kmRoad distance
13 h 40 minRealistic drive time
25Toll plazas
₹1,945Car toll, one way
49 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹7,501Total, one way

About the Ranthambore–Shimla drive

The road distance from Ranthambore to Shimla is 735 km via NH5, Delhi - Vadodara Expressway — a long day that needs an early start.

You cross 25 toll plazas across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh. For a car the published fees add up to ₹265 one way, about ₹0.36 per km, cheaper than most highway corridors. 21 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹1,680 extra to be safe.

Shimla is a hill destination: the last stretch climbs ghat roads, where mileage drops by roughly 15–25% and speeds fall sharply. Our fuel figures use flat-road mileage, so add a buffer.

States on the way: RajasthanHaryanaPunjabHimachal Pradesh

Route map: Ranthambore to ShimlaRoad route of about 735 km with 25 toll plazas marked in order.GurgaonDelhiRohtakFaridabadNoidaGhaziabad12345678910111213141516171819202122232425RanthamboreShimla735 km · 25 tolls
Route map: Ranthambore → Shimla. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Ranthambore and Shimla

Fees for a single journey with FASTag. Return fees apply when you come back through the same plaza within 24 hours; a monthly pass covers 50 single journeys in a month.

#Toll plazaAt kmStateCar singleCar returnCar monthlyLCVBus/TruckMulti-axle
1Bhadotistate52Rajasthann/a—————
2Bagdi Km 14state77Rajasthann/a—————
3Dungarpur Fee105Rajasthann/a—————
4Pinan Fee187Rajasthann/a—————
5Sheetal Fee214Rajasthann/a—————
6Ghata Samsabad Fee249Haryanan/a—————
7Kalinger Fee280Haryanan/a—————
8Khalilpurstate298Haryanan/a—————
9Nuhstate307Haryanan/a—————
10Taurustate316Haryanan/a—————
11Maneshar-7Bstate331Haryanan/a—————
12Patodistate340Haryanan/a—————
13Farukhnagarstate347Haryanan/a—————
14Badlistate361Haryanan/a—————
15Hassangarh398Haryanan/a—————
16Humanyupur403Haryanan/a—————
17Bahri478Haryanan/a—————
18Kheri Sharaf Ali486Haryanan/a—————
19Mohna511Haryanan/a—————
20Chandlana522Haryanan/a—————
21Pabanawa527Haryanan/a—————
22Saini Majra561Haryana₹105₹155₹3,440₹165₹350₹550
23Dappar603Punjab₹50₹75₹1,490₹85₹175₹280
24Chandimandir631Haryana₹40₹60₹1,175₹70₹135₹220
25Sanwara662Himachal Pradesh₹70₹105₹2,360₹115₹240₹375
Total (published fees)735₹265₹395₹435₹900₹1,425

Ranthambore to Shimla toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 25 plazas, including our estimate for 21 plazas without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.

Vehicle classOne way (FASTag)Return in 24 hNo FASTag (UPI)
Car / Jeep / Van₹1,945₹3,755₹2,432
LCV / Mini bus₹3,060₹5,905₹3,820
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹6,360₹12,270₹7,951
3-axle commercial₹7,545₹14,520₹9,426
4–6 axle (MAV)₹10,140₹19,565₹12,681
7+ axle (oversized)₹12,120₹23,435₹15,150

Fuel cost from Ranthambore to Shimla

One way, 735 km, at Rajasthan prices (petrol ₹113.42/L, diesel ₹98.49/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹4,630₹3,289₹2,812₹1,837
Sedan₹5,556₹3,809₹3,323₹2,099
SUV / MUV₹7,576₹5,169₹4,300₹2,672

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Himachal Pradesh (₹102.46/L) and dearest in Rajasthan (₹113.42/L). Filling the ~49 litres you need in Himachal Pradesh saves about ₹537 versus buying it all in Rajasthan.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹5,556 on petrol, ₹3,809 on diesel and about ₹2,099 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 2 charging stops on the way.

◎Is the FASTag Annual Pass worth it here?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 4 crossings one way — worth about ₹62 of pass value against ₹265 in regular fees. If you drive highways often, the pass pays off on this route.

↺Coming back the same day?

Return within 24 hours and the car toll for the round trip is ₹395 instead of ₹530 — a 25% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Ranthambore to Shimla: common questions

What is the toll tax from Ranthambore to Shimla for a car?

About ₹1,945 one way with FASTag across 25 plazas — ₹265 in published fees plus ~₹1,680 estimated for 21 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹3,755. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹2,432.

How many toll plazas are there between Ranthambore and Shimla?

25 on the fastest route: Bhadoti, Bagdi Km 14, Dungarpur Fee, Pinan Fee, Sheetal Fee, Ghata Samsabad Fee, Kalinger Fee, Khalilpur, Nuh, Tauru, Maneshar-7B, Patodi, Farukhnagar, Badli, Hassangarh, Humanyupur, Bahri, Kheri Sharaf Ali, Mohna, Chandlana, Pabanawa, Saini Majra, Dappar, Chandimandir, Sanwara.

How much petrol is needed from Ranthambore to Shimla?

About 49 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹5,556 at Ranthambore prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~41 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~67 L.

What is the total cost of a Ranthambore to Shimla road trip?

Around ₹7,501 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹5,556 + toll ₹1,945), or ₹14,866 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,875 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Ranthambore to Shimla?

Plan on about 13 h 40 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 9 h 45 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Ranthambore to Shimla?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹6,360, 3-axle ₹7,545, 4–6 axle ₹10,140, 7+ axle ₹12,120 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Shimla to Ranthambore?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Shimla to Ranthambore toll is the same ~₹1,945 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Shimla's state price.

Plan another trip

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Driving to Shimla from elsewhere

Chandigarh to Shimla122 km · ₹110 tollAmbala to Shimla154 km · ₹160 tollPatiala to Shimla178 km · ₹205 tollLudhiana to Shimla221 km · ₹335 tollKasol to Shimla225 km · ₹0 tollKarnal to Shimla242 km · ₹225 tollManali to Shimla244 km · ₹80 tollJalandhar to Shimla263 km · ₹310 toll

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Where these numbers come from

  • Toll plazas & fees: NHAI Toll Information System, via the India Toll Plaza dataset (Esri India Living Atlas). 1,764 plazas, fees for 7 vehicle classes.
  • Route & distance: OpenStreetMap road data routed with OSRM; plazas are matched to the route line within 200 m.
  • Fuel prices: state-level retail prices as of 24 October 2026; EV uses a public fast-charging estimate.
  • Toll rules: FASTag Annual Pass ₹3,075 / 200 crossings (FY 2026-27); non-FASTag vehicles pay 1.25x by UPI since 10 April 2026.

Accuracy & corrections

Fees are revised every 1 April and some plazas change mid-year, so treat results as a close estimate. Spotted a wrong fee or a missing plaza? Tell us — we fix reported errors within 72 hours and log them on our corrections page.

Built and maintained by Nikhil Shrivastava. Full method: how the calculator works.

Last updated: 24 October 2026