What is the cheapest way to get from Kalka (Station) to Shimla?

The cheapest way to get from Kalka (Station) to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹550 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kalka (Station) to Shimla?

The fastest way to get from Kalka (Station) to Shimla is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Kalka (Station) and Shimla?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalka and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Kalka (Station) and Shimla?

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.

How far is it from Kalka (Station) to Shimla?

The distance between Kalka (Station) and Shimla is 83 km. The road distance is 83.1 km.

How do I travel from Kalka (Station) to Shimla without a car?

The best way to get from Kalka (Station) to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹320 - ₹550.

How long does it take to get from Kalka (Station) to Shimla?

The bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kalka (Station) to Shimla bus from?

Kalka (Station) to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Kalka station.

Where do I catch the Kalka (Station) to Shimla train from?

Kalka (Station) to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kalka station.

Train or bus from Kalka (Station) to Shimla?

The best way to get from Kalka (Station) to Shimla is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹320 - ₹550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Kalka (Station) to Shimla bus arrive?

Kalka (Station) to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.

Where does the Kalka (Station) to Shimla train arrive?

Kalka (Station) to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.

Can I drive from Kalka (Station) to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalka (Station) to Shimla is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Kalka (Station) to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 680+ hotels available in Shimla.

Kalka (Station) to Shimla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalka (Station) to Shimla by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
1h 49m
₹320–550
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52455 / ...
4h 50m
₹130–1,100
Drive 83.1 km
1. Drive from Kalka (Station) to Shimlacar 83.1 km
1h 15m
₹935–1,350
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kalka (Station) to Shimlataxi 83.1 km
1h 15m
₹2,200–2,700
Bus via Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
1. Take the bus from Kalka, Haryana to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus Kalka, Haryana - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
2h 57m
₹340–700

Kalka (Station) to Shimla by train

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Distance: 83.4 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Kalka (Station), 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.

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