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How to get fromHowrah to Shimla (Region)by plane, bus, taxi, train, ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Howrah to Shimla (Region) by plane, bus, taxi, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    9h 44m
    ₹11,978–17,818

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Panchkula to FlixBus Kotkhaibus bus
    41h 9m
    ₹2,237–9,208

  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 Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    27h 9m
    ₹4,613–11,115

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Delhibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi to Samalkha 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurantbus bus
    4. Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant to FlixBus Kotkhaibus bus
    39h 8m

  5. Drive  1,744.4 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Shimla (Region)car car 1,744.4 km
    24h 12m
    ₹19,571–28,270

  6. Fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane CCU - DED
    2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    8h 46m
    ₹14,018–23,018

  7. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane CCU - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    12h 25m
    ₹10,553–16,268

  8. Ferry, bus via Ranchi

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ranchi to Delhibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Delhi to Samalkha 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurantbus bus
    5. Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant to FlixBus Kotkhaibus bus
    2d 2h

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,679.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Shimla (Region), Himachal Pradesh, India?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Shimla (Region). 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, take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi, then take the taxi to Shimla (Region). 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 (Region).

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