What is the cheapest way to get from Kālka to Shimla?

The cheapest way to get from Kālka to Shimla is to train which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kālka to Shimla?

The fastest way to get from Kālka to Shimla is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Kālka and Shimla?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalka and arriving at Shimla. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kālka and Shimla?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalka and arriving at Simla. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Kālka to Shimla?

The distance between Kālka and Shimla is 84 km. The road distance is 82.2 km.

How do I travel from Kālka to Shimla without a car?

The best way to get from Kālka to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs ₹460 - ₹750.

How long does it take to get from Kālka to Shimla?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Kālka to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kālka to Shimla bus from?

Kālka to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Kalka station.

Where do I catch the Kālka to Shimla train from?

Kālka to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kalka station.

Train or bus from Kālka to Shimla?

The best way to get from Kālka to Shimla is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs ₹460 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Kālka to Shimla bus arrive?

Kālka to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.

Where does the Kālka to Shimla train arrive?

Kālka to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.

Can I drive from Kālka to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Kālka to Shimla is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Kālka to Shimla.

How do I get a train ticket from Kālka to Shimla?

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Where can I stay near Shimla?

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Kālka to Shimla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
1h 17m
₹464–721
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kalka to Simlatrain 52451 / ...
4h 55m
₹130–1,100
Drive 82.2 km
1. Drive from Kālka to Shimlacar 82.2 km
1h 14m
₹797–1,152
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kālka to Shimlataxi 82.2 km
1h 14m
₹2,200–2,700
Bus via Shimla
1. Take the bus from Kalka to Shimlabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
2h 55m
₹340–700

Kālka to Shimla by train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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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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