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How to get fromBengaluru to Simlaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Simla by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane BLR - CCU
    6h 42m
    ₹6,205–14,221

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Howrah Jntrain train 22818
    33h 49m
    ₹949–7,150

  3. Bus via Bhubaneshwar

    1. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus bus Bangalore, Karnataka - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus Bhubaneswar, Odisha - Kolkata, West Bengal
    37h 4m

  4. Drive 1,830.4 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Simlacar car 1,830.4 km
    26h 59m
    ₹20,615–29,777

  5. Bus, fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane plane BLR - RDP
    3. Take the train from Andal Jn to Barddhamantrain train
    4. Take the train from Barddhaman to Chuchuratrain train
    8h 36m
    ₹10,882–19,187

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus Bangalore, Karnataka - Kolkata, West Bengal
    40h 17m

Bengaluru to Simla by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration33h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹949Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,633.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Simla, West Bengal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Howrah Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 32h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chuchura via Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Kolkata, West Bengal, Central Avenue, Howrah Bridge, and Howrah Jn in around 37h 4m.

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