There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Simla by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, line 37211 train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane MAA - CCU
- Take the train from Bally to Chuchuratrain
5h 50m₹6,246–15,806Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jntrain 12840
29h 4m₹843–6,357Train via Kolkata
- Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain 22641
27h 40m₹940–7,185Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
33h 2mDrive 1,658.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Simlacar 1,658.8 km
24h 35m₹18,726–27,048Fly Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane MAA - RDP
- Take the train from Andal Jn to Barddhamantrain
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Chuchuratrain
7h 39m₹13,923–23,772Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane TIR - CCU
10h 16m₹11,460–26,343Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
35h 32m
Chennai to Simla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Simla is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 29h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Simla is to fly and line 37211 train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Simla. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Howrah Bridge via Central Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Simla. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Chuchura via Santragachi Jn and Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
The distance between Chennai and Simla is 1447 km. The road distance is 1658.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Simla without a car is to train via Kolkata which takes 27h 40m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Chennai to Simla, including transfers.
Chennai to Simla bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Simla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Simla is to train via Kolkata which takes 27h 40m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 2m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Simla, West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 26h 1m. Alternatively, MRM Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengal 4 times a day, and the journey takes 31h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bally to Chuchura
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Andal Jn to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Barddhaman to Chuchura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Website
- CVR Travels
Bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- CVR Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Simla bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Chennai to Simla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Simla is 1659 km. It takes approximately 24h 35m to drive from Chennai to Simla.
There are 32+ hotels available in Simla.