There are 3 ways to get from Kolkata to Simla by train, car, or taxi
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Kolkata to Simla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Simla is to line 03003 train which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Simla is to drive which takes 47 min and costs ₹500 - ₹750.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Chuchura. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Kolkata and Simla is 36 km. The road distance is 45.1 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Simla without a car is to line 03003 train which takes 56 min and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
The line 03003 train from Howrah Jn to Chuchura takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Kolkata to Simla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Kolkata to Simla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chuchura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Simla is 45 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Kolkata to Simla.
There are 32+ hotels available in Simla.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Simla, West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Chuchura every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Chuchura
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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