| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TravelODesk India | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +35m | $48.00 | |
Bus | City Land Travels | A/C Semi Sleeper | 03:00 | 06:00 | $11.49 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 03:30 | 08:50 | $3.14 | |
Train | Indian Railways | FC - First Class Sleeper | 03:47 | 08:50 | $4.96 | |
Train | Indian Railways | FC - First Class Sleeper | 04:03 | 08:50 | $4.96 | |
Bus | Laxmi Holidays | A/C Semi Sleeper | 04:25 | 07:20 | $6.25 | |
Bus | Zingbus | A/C Semi Sleeper | 04:45 | 07:30 | $11.67 | |
Bus | City Land Travels | A/C Semi Sleeper | 05:10 | 07:00 | $7.10 | |
Bus | Zingbus | A/C Semi Sleeper | 05:35 | 08:30 | $6.14 | |
Bus | Zingbus | A/C Semi Sleeper | 06:00 | 09:15 | $6.66 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 06:20 | 11:50 | $3.14 | |
Bus | City Land Travels | A/C Semi Sleeper | 06:50 | 09:00 | $8.59 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 11:55 | 16:45 | $3.14 | |
Bus | Travel Zap India | A/C Semi Sleeper | 14:45 | 17:40 | $19.16 | |
Bus | City Land Travels | A/C Semi Sleeper | 16:10 | 19:00 | $8.64 |
Travelling between Kalka and Shimla is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 23.98 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 6.15.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Kalka and Shimla depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Kalka and Shimla. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 31m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 3m to reach Shimla.
Travelling between Kalka and Shimla can be as cheap as USD 6.15 if you opt for a Laxmi Holidays bus and as expensive as USD 23.98 if you buy a Travel Zap India Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kalka to Shimla.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Chaudhary Bus Service, City Land Tours and Travels, Laxmi Holidays, Maharani Travels, Pal Travel Lines, Ram Dalal Holidays, Sai Ganraj Travels, Travel Zap India, Vacation Express, Zingbus
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 31m |
| Earliest Departure | 3:35 ночи |
| Latest Departure | 4:40 дня |
| Departures per day | 20 |
| Distance | 26 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Chaudhary Bus Service, City Land Tours and Travels, Indian Railways, Laxmi Holidays, Maharani Travels, Pal Travel Lines, Ram Dalal Holidays, Sai Ganraj Travels, TaxiBazaar, Travel Zap India, TravelODesk India, Vacation Express, Zingbus |