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How to get fromHowrah to Shimlaby plane, bus, train, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Shimla by plane, bus, train, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane CCU - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    7h 58m
    ₹9,878–15,218

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Haridwar Jntrain train 13009
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1202 / ...
    43h 56m
    ₹1,170–6,517

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sealdah to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    25h 40m
    ₹3,013–9,215

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ghaziabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Chandigarhbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    33h 46m

  5. Drive  1,735.8 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Shimlacar car 1,735.8 km
    22h 25m
    ₹19,476–28,131

Howrah to Shimla by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,599.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Shimla. However, you can take the bus to Airport Gate No. 2, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Seldah, walk to Sealdah, take the train to New Delhi, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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