Kolkata to Shimla

Kolkata to Shimla

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Kolkata to Shimla Schedule

Kolkata to Shimla Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways IR 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 07:40 - 17:20$ 67.71
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 13:10 - 16:00$ 62.31
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 22:45 - 23:00$ 6.36

Transportation from Kolkata to Shimla

Facts about the transport from Kolkata to Shimla

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport1d 8h 20m
Earliest Departure7:40 AM
Latest Departure10:45 PM
Departures per day6
Distance1897 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndian Railways, Indian Railways IR, Sachkh, TravelODesk India

How to get from Kolkata to Shimla

When you want to get from Kolkata to Shimla, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 263.54. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+train as a bus+train ticket costs as low as USD 30.10.

How far is Kolkata from Shimla?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Kolkata to Shimla. Your trip will be a total of 1179 miles (1897 km). The flying distance is 907 miles (1459 km).

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

The travel time from Kolkata to Shimla can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 33 to 44 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Kolkata to Shimla?

The cost of the trip from Kolkata to Shimla varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Indian Railways IR, Sachkh: travelling by bus+train expect to pay as low as USD 30.10 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 263.54.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Kolkata to Shimla:

  • Bus+Train price: USD 30.60 - USD 67.12. From Kolkata to Shimla starting from 07:40 Kolkata until 07:40 Kolkata
  • Train price: USD 39.48 - USD 63.17. From Kolkata to Shimla starting from 21:55 Kalka Railway Station until 21:55 Kalka Railway Station
  • taxi+Train price: USD 221.10 - USD 263.54. From Kolkata to Shimla starting from 22:45 Jaipur until 22:45 Jaipur

How many trips per day are there between Kolkata and Shimla?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 6 by Bus+Train from Kolkata to Shimla starting from 07:40 Kolkata until 07:40 Kolkata

The most popular transport from Kolkata to Shimla

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Kolkata to Shimla? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 50% chosen taxi+Train
  • 26% chosen Bus+Train
  • 24% chosen Train