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There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Kolkata by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXC - CCU
    6h 40m
    ₹9,915–15,771

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Sealdahtrain train 12380 / ...
    27h 46m
    ₹1,101–7,035

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain train
    23h 51m
    ₹3,027–9,132

  4. Bus via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Ghaziabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Kolkatabus bus
    32h 47m
    ₹2,904–6,613

  5. Drive  1,733.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Kolkatacar car 1,733.9 km
    22h 5m
    ₹16,963–24,502

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane DED - CCU
    8h 46m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    34h 20m
    ₹2,266–5,182

Shimla to Kolkata by bus

Calendar75Weekly Buses
Duration32h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,904Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,604.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kolkata, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla to Kolkata via Chandigarh and Ghaziabad in around 32h 47m.

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