There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Kalka (Station) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kalkabus
1h 36m₹330–550Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain 52456 / ...
5h 2m₹130–1,100Drive 82.8 km
- Drive from Shimla to Kalka (Station)car 82.8 km
1h 11m₹810–1,170Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka (Station)taxi 82.8 km
1h 11m₹2,200–2,700
Shimla to Kalka (Station) by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kalka (Station) is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹550 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kalka (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Kalka. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Simla and arriving at Kalka. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Shimla and Kalka (Station) is 85 km. The road distance is 82.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kalka (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹330 - ₹550.
The bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kalka takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Shimla to Kalka (Station) bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Kalka (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kalka (Station) is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹330 - ₹550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kalka (Station), India?
HRTC operates a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kalka every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹330–550 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Simla to Kalka 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–550
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹330–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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Booking & Getting There
Shimla to Kalka (Station) bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Kalka station.
Shimla to Kalka (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kalka (Station) is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Shimla to Kalka (Station).
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