There are 4 ways to get from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
1h 28m₹578–855Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
6h 10m₹130–1,100Drive 89.2 km
- Drive from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimlacar 89.2 km
1h 25m₹1,005–1,452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimlataxi 89.2 km
1h 25m₹2,300–2,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla is to train which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Kalka and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalka and arriving at Simla. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Kalka–Shimla Railway and Shimla is 90 km. The road distance is 89.2 km.
The best way to get from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹550 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla, including transfers.
Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Kalka station.
Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kalka station.
The best way to get from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹550 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Kalka–Shimla Railway, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹320–550 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kalka to Simla every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹320–550
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,900
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Kalka–Shimla Railway to Shimla.
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