There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Simla by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
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Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXC - CCU
7h 46m₹9,021–16,667Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain
- Take the train from Kalka to Barddhamantrain
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Chuchuratrain
37h 52m₹964–7,628Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain
25h 41m₹3,247–10,932Bus via Varanasi
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus
38h 27mDrive 1,703.6 km
- Drive from Shimla to Simlacar 1,703.6 km
21h 37m₹19,218–27,759Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DED - CCU
9h 47mBus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kolkata, West Bengal
47h 1m
Shimla to Simla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Simla is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 37h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Simla is to bus and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Simla. However, there are services departing from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and arriving at Howrah Bridge via Delhi, Delhi State, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Central Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Simla. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Chuchura via Kalka and Barddhaman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 52m.
The distance between Shimla and Simla is 1632 km. The road distance is 1703.6 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Simla without a car is to taxi and train which takes 25h 41m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Shimla to Simla, including transfers.
Shimla to Simla bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.
Shimla to Simla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Simla is to bus via Varanasi which takes 38h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 37h 52m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Simla, West Bengal, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chuchura via Delhi, Delhi State, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Kolkata, West Bengal, Central Avenue, Howrah Bridge, and Howrah Jn in around 38h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Chuchura via Kalka and Barddhaman in around 37h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from New Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,200–5,500
Train from Barddhaman to Chuchura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Simla bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Shimla to Simla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Simla is 1704 km. It takes approximately 21h 37m to drive from Shimla to Simla.
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