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There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Shimla by plane, bus, train, taxi, 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 53m
    ₹9,981–16,065

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 12379 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1345
    27h 40m
    ₹1,113–6,738

  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
    24h 15m
    ₹3,042–9,107

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ghaziabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    32h 26m
    ₹2,583–5,821

  5. Drive  1,740.9 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Shimlacar car 1,740.9 km
    22h 32m
    ₹17,031–24,601

  6. Bus via Ranchi

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ranchi to Delhibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi to Shimlabus bus
    40h 26m

Kolkata to Shimla by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration32h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,597.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Kolkata to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Ghaziabad and Chandigarh in around 32h 26m.

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