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How to get fromKālka to Shimlaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kālka to Shimla by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    1h 17m
    ₹464–721

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain train 52451 / ...
    4h 55m
    ₹130–1,100

  3. Drive  82.2 km

    1. Drive from Kālka to Shimlacar car 82.2 km
    1h 14m
    ₹919–1,327

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kālka to Shimlataxi taxi 82.2 km
    1h 14m
    ₹2,200–2,700

  5. Bus via Shimla

    1. Take the bus from Kalka to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2h 55m
    ₹650–1,500

Kālka to Shimla by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Kālka, Haryana, 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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