| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TravelODesk India | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +35m | $48.00 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 03:00 | 06:05 | $2.47 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 06:40 | 09:30 | $2.47 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 07:25 | 10:05 | $2.47 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 08:00 | 11:05 | $2.52 | |
Bus | Travel Zap India | A/C Semi Sleeper | 09:00 | 11:50 | $13.45 | |
Bus | City Land Travels | A/C Semi Sleeper | 09:30 | 12:00 | $7.54 | |
Bus | City Land Travels | A/C Semi Sleeper | 10:00 | 12:45 | $5.35 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 10:18 | 13:30 | $2.47 | |
Bus | City Land Travels | A/C Semi Sleeper | 10:40 | 13:15 | $13.57 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 11:00 | 13:25 | $2.47 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 11:16 | 16:15 | $3.14 | |
Bus | Laxmi Holidays | A/C Semi Sleeper | 12:00 | 14:20 | $5.48 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 12:18 | 15:48 | $2.47 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 13:45 | 16:55 | $2.47 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 14:20 | 17:29 | $2.47 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 14:40 | 18:00 | $2.47 | |
Bus | HRTC | Non-AC Seater | 15:12 | 18:20 | $2.47 | |
Train | Indian Railways | EV - Vistadome AC | 15:50 | 20:50 | $6.58 | |
Bus | HRTC | A/C Semi Sleeper | 16:10 | 18:45 | $2.47 |
Travelling between Shimla and Kalka 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 9.34 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.83.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Shimla and Kalka depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Shimla and Kalka. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 24m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 50m to reach Kalka.
Travelling between Shimla and Kalka can be as cheap as USD 7.83 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 9.34 if you buy a Indian Railways Train 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 Shimla to Kalka.
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.
City Land Tours and Travels, Deltin Travels, HRTC, Laxmi Holidays, Ram Dalal Holidays, Royal Safari India Travels H, 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 | $3 |
| Fastest Transport | 24m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:40 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 20 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | City Land Tours and Travels, Deltin Travels, HRTC, Indian Railways, Laxmi Holidays, Ram Dalal Holidays, Royal Safari India Travels H, Sai Ganraj Travels, TaxiBazaar, Travel Zap India, TravelODesk India, Vacation Express, Zingbus |