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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Shimla to Ranthambore toll tax & fuel cost: ₹6,964 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 ₹5,019Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Himachal Pradesh
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹6,963
Fuel ₹5,018Toll ₹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. ShimlaStart · Himachal Pradesh
  2. Sanwarakm 72 · Himachal Pradesh
    ₹70
  3. Chandimandirkm 104 · Haryana
    ₹40
  4. Dapparkm 132 · Punjab
    ₹50
  5. Saini Majrakm 174 · Haryana
    ₹105
  6. Pabanawakm 208 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  7. Chandlanakm 213 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  8. Mohnakm 223 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  9. Kheri Sharaf Alikm 249 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  10. Bahrikm 257 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  11. Humanyupurkm 332 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  12. Hassangarhkm 337 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  13. Badlikm 374 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  14. Farukhnagarkm 387 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  15. Patodikm 395 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  16. Maneshar-7Bkm 404 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  17. Taurukm 419 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  18. Nuhkm 428 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  19. Khalilpurkm 437 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  20. Kalinger Feekm 454 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  21. Ghata Samsabad Feekm 485 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  22. Sheetal Feekm 521 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  23. Pinan Feekm 548 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  24. Dungarpur Feekm 630 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  25. Bagdi Km 14km 658 · Rajasthan · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  26. Bhadotikm 683 · Rajasthan · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  27. RanthamboreDestination · 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 Shimla to Ranthambore 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 (₹5,019 at ₹102/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹6,964.
735 kmRoad distance
13 h 40 minRealistic drive time
25Toll plazas
₹1,945Car toll, one way
49 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹6,964Total, one way

About the Shimla–Ranthambore drive

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

You cross 25 toll plazas across Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan. 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.

States on the way: Himachal PradeshHaryanaPunjabRajasthan

Route map: Shimla to RanthamboreRoad route of about 735 km with 25 toll plazas marked in order.GurgaonDelhiRohtakFaridabadNoidaGhaziabad12345678910111213141516171819202122232425ShimlaRanthambore735 km · 25 tolls
Route map: Shimla → Ranthambore. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Shimla and Ranthambore

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
1Sanwara72Himachal Pradesh₹70₹105₹2,360₹115₹240₹375
2Chandimandir104Haryana₹40₹60₹1,175₹70₹135₹220
3Dappar132Punjab₹50₹75₹1,490₹85₹175₹280
4Saini Majra174Haryana₹105₹155₹3,440₹165₹350₹550
5Pabanawa208Haryanan/a—————
6Chandlana213Haryanan/a—————
7Mohna223Haryanan/a—————
8Kheri Sharaf Ali249Haryanan/a—————
9Bahri257Haryanan/a—————
10Humanyupur332Haryanan/a—————
11Hassangarh337Haryanan/a—————
12Badlistate374Haryanan/a—————
13Farukhnagarstate387Haryanan/a—————
14Patodistate395Haryanan/a—————
15Maneshar-7Bstate404Haryanan/a—————
16Taurustate419Haryanan/a—————
17Nuhstate428Haryanan/a—————
18Khalilpurstate437Haryanan/a—————
19Kalinger Fee454Haryanan/a—————
20Ghata Samsabad Fee485Haryanan/a—————
21Sheetal Fee521Rajasthann/a—————
22Pinan Fee548Rajasthann/a—————
23Dungarpur Fee630Rajasthann/a—————
24Bagdi Km 14state658Rajasthann/a—————
25Bhadotistate683Rajasthann/a—————
Total (published fees)735₹265₹395₹435₹900₹1,425

Shimla to Ranthambore 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 Shimla to Ranthambore

One way, 735 km, at Himachal Pradesh prices (petrol ₹102.46/L, diesel ₹94.52/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹4,182₹3,157₹2,840₹1,837
Sedan₹5,019₹3,655₹3,356₹2,099
SUV / MUV₹6,844₹4,961₹4,344₹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 ₹5,019 on petrol, ₹3,655 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.

Shimla to Ranthambore: common questions

What is the toll tax from Shimla to Ranthambore 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 Shimla and Ranthambore?

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

How much petrol is needed from Shimla to Ranthambore?

About 49 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹5,019 at Shimla 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 Shimla to Ranthambore road trip?

Around ₹6,964 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹5,019 + toll ₹1,945), or ₹13,793 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,741 each, one way.

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

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 Shimla to Ranthambore?

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 Ranthambore to Shimla?

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

Plan another trip

Ranthambore to ShimlaReturn journey · 735 kmShimla to Chandigarh122 km · ₹110 tollShimla to Ambala154 km · ₹160 tollShimla to Patiala178 km · ₹205 tollShimla to Ludhiana221 km · ₹335 tollShimla to Kasol225 km · ₹0 tollShimla to Karnal242 km · ₹225 tollShimla to Manali244 km · ₹80 tollShimla to Jalandhar263 km · ₹310 toll

Driving to Ranthambore from elsewhere

Kota to Ranthambore163 km · ₹0 tollJaipur to Ranthambore194 km · ₹160 tollGwalior to Ranthambore248 km · ₹100 tollAjmer to Ranthambore261 km · ₹65 tollMathura to Ranthambore287 km · ₹160 tollAgra to Ranthambore305 km · ₹225 tollFaridabad to Ranthambore334 km · ₹155 tollGurgaon to Ranthambore335 km · ₹130 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