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How to get fromKharagpur to Shimlaby train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kharagpur to Shimla by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Howrah Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane CCU - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    10h 10m
    ₹9,527–16,356

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hijilli to Haridwar Jntrain train 18477
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1345 / ...
    2d 4h
    ₹1,343–7,801

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Bankuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Bankura to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    25h 57m
    ₹3,099–9,841

  4. Train, bus via Rohini

    1. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Santragachi Jntrain train
    2. Take the bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Delhi, Delhi Statebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    31h 28m

  5. Drive 1,696.4 km

    1. Drive from Kharagpur to Shimlacar car 1,696.4 km
    21h 53m
    ₹19,076–27,555

  6. Train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly to Dehradun Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Howrah Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane CCU - DED
    3. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus bus
    11h 49m

  7. Train, bus to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Bankuratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bankura to Durgapur City Centrebus bus
    3. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane RDP - IXC
    4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    17h 52m
    ₹10,154–28,936

Kharagpur to Shimla by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,719.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Kharagpur to Shimla. However, you can take the train to Howrah Jn, walk to Howrah Station, take the bus to Girish Park, 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 train to Bankura, take the train to New Delhi, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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