There are 6 ways to get from Dehradun to Kālka by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Haridwar
best- Take the train from Dehradun to Haridwar Jntrain
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
7h 11m₹415–3,364Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dehradun to Chandigarhtrain 14631
8h 34m₹312–2,431Bus via Shimla
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Kalka, Haryanabus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Kalka, Haryana
7h 25mDrive 163.5 km
- Drive from Dehradun to Kālkacar 163.5 km
2h 45m₹1,842–2,661Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehradun to Kālkataxi 163.5 km
2h 45m₹3,400–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Dehradun to Chandigarhbus 1233
7h 44m₹680–1,160
Dehradun to Kālka by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehradun to Kālka is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,200 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Dehradun to Kālka is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehradun to Kālka. However, there are services departing from Dehradun, Uttarakhand and arriving at Kalka, Haryana via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dehradun to Kālka. However, there are services departing from Dehradun and arriving at Kalka via Haridwar Jn and Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Dehradun and Kālka is 279 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.
The best way to get from Dehradun to Kālka without a car is to train via Haridwar which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Dehradun to Kālka, including transfers.
Dehradun to Kālka bus services, operated by India Tours & Travels, depart from Dehradun, Uttarakhand station.
Dehradun to Kālka train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dehradun station.
The best way to get from Dehradun to Kālka is to train via Haridwar which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Shimla, which costs and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Dehradun, India and Kālka, Haryana, India?
You can take a train from Dehradun to Kalka via Haridwar Jn and Ambala Cant Jn in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Kalka, Haryana via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dehradun to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Haridwar Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Dehradun to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- India Tours & Travels
Bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- India Tours & Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Kalka, Haryana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–700
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Dehradun to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–750
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹410–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Dehradun Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 98 97 97 32 55
- Website
- dehraduntaxiservices.in
Doon Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 34 00 40 07
- Website
- dooncabs.co.in
Doon Travel
- Phone
- +91 63 98 48 50 08
- Website
- doontravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dehradun to Kālka bus services, operated by India Tours & Travels, arrive at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.
Dehradun to Kālka train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehradun to Kālka is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Dehradun to Kālka.
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