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There are 8 ways to get from New Delhi to Simla by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, line 37211 train

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    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane DEL - CCU
    2. Take the train from Bally to Chuchuratrain train
    5h 34m
    ₹6,669–12,981

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain train 12314 / ...
    19h 21m
    ₹762–5,757

  3. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
    31h 45m

  4. Drive 1,417 km

    1. Drive from New Delhi to Simlacar car 1,417 km
    17h 18m
    ₹15,982–23,085

  5. Fly Hindon to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, line 37211 train

    1. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane HDO - CCU
    2. Take the train from Bally to Chuchuratrain train
    4h 53m
    ₹8,320–15,746

  6. Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane plane DEL - RDP
    2. Take the train from Andal Jn to Barddhamantrain train
    3. Take the train from Barddhaman to Chuchuratrain train
    7h 13m
    ₹8,346–20,947

  7. Train via Bardhaman

    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Barddhamantrain train 12304 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barddhaman to Chuchuratrain train 03048 / ...
    23h 17m
    ₹764–5,849

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus Delhi, Delhi State - Kolkata, West Bengal
    40h 19m

New Delhi to Simla by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration23h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹764Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,375.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Simla, West Bengal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Sealdah twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 17h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shivaji Stadium Terminal to Chuchura via Rohini Sector-1 Avantika, Delhi, Delhi State, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Kolkata, West Bengal, Central Avenue, Howrah Bridge, and Howrah Jn in around 31h 45m.

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