4 Ways to Reach Shimla to Kolkata by Bus, Train, Flights, Drive & Taxi

Planning a trip from Shimla to Kolkata Cleartrip helps you select the best route between Shimla & Kolkata based on price, timing & easy mode of transport. Prices are indicative (one-way, one traveller).
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Distance between Shimla & Kolkata

The distance from Shimla to Kolkata is approximately 1749.91kms. By car, it takes roughly 25h 30m to reach Kolkata from Shimla . Take a look at the 4 routes available to reach Kolkata from Shimla

  • 1.

  • Reach Shimla to Kolkata by train

  • 37h 30m

  • Rs. 2350

 
Simla (SML)
 
4h 30m
Rs. 550

Step 1: Take a Train from Simla (SML) to reach Kalka (KLK)

You can reach Kalka (KLK) from Simla (SML) by travelling in a train. Simla (SML) to Kalka (KLK) train takes approximately 4h 30m. You can catch a train from Simla (SML) and get down at Kalka (KLK). The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs. 550.
 
Kalka (KLK)
 
32h 0m
Rs. 1800

Step 2: Take a Train from Kalka (KLK) to reach Howrah Junction (HWH)

You can reach Howrah Junction (HWH) from Kalka (KLK) by travelling in a train. Kalka (KLK) to Howrah Junction (HWH) train takes approximately 32h 0m. You can catch a train from Kalka (KLK) and get down at Howrah Junction (HWH). The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs. 1800.
 
Howrah Junction (HWH)

  • 2.

  • Reach Shimla to Kolkata by bus and taxi

  • 55h 9m

  • Rs. 3700

 
Shimla
 
10h 0m
Rs. 550

Step 1: Take a Bus from Shimla to reach Delhi

Travelling in a bus is one of the ways to reach Delhi from Shimla. The total journey between Shimla & Delhi takes around 10h 0m in a bus. The bus ticket price for the journey is approximately Rs.550.
 
Delhi
 
5h 55m
Rs. 550

Step 2: Take a Bus from Delhi to reach Jaipur

Travelling in a bus is one of the ways to reach Jaipur from Delhi. The total journey between Delhi & Jaipur takes around 5h 55m in a bus. The bus ticket price for the journey is approximately Rs.550.
 
Jaipur
 
32h 30m
Rs. 650

Step 3: Take a Bus from Jaipur to reach RajNagar

Travelling in a bus is one of the ways to reach RajNagar from Jaipur. The total journey between Jaipur & RajNagar takes around 32h 30m in a bus. The bus ticket price for the journey is approximately Rs.650.
 
RajNagar
 
1h 22m
Rs. 1400

Step 4: Take a Taxi from RajNagar to reach Durgapur

You can take a car from RajNagar to Durgapur. It will take you around 1h 22m to cover distance of 82.09kms and reach Durgapur from RajNagar. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.1400.
 
Durgapur
 
3h 30m
Rs. 550

Step 5: Take a Bus from Durgapur to reach Kolkata(Esplanade)

Travelling in a bus is one of the ways to reach Kolkata(Esplanade) from Durgapur. The total journey between Durgapur & Kolkata(Esplanade) takes around 3h 30m in a bus. The bus ticket price for the journey is approximately Rs.550.
 
Kolkata(Esplanade)

  • 3.

  • Reach Shimla to Kolkata by taxi, flight, and train

  • 6h 51m

  • Rs. 5727

 
Shimla
 
1h 53m
Rs. 1500

Step 1: Take a Taxi from Shimla to reach Chandigarh

You can take a car from Shimla to Chandigarh. It will take you around 1h 53m to cover distance of 122.16kms and reach Chandigarh from Shimla. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.1500.
 
Chandigarh
 
4h 20m
Rs. 4100

Step 2: Take a Flight from Chandigarh to reach Kolkata

You can travel from Chandigarh to Kolkata by booking a flight. The total flight time between Chandigarh & Kolkata is around 4h 20m. The price of the flight ticket is approximately Rs.4100.
 
Kolkata
 
0h 6m
Rs. 120

Step 3: Take a Taxi from Kolkata to reach Durga Nagar

You can take a car from Kolkata to Durga Nagar. It will take you around 0h 6m to cover distance of 3.89kms and reach Durga Nagar from Kolkata. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.120.
 
Durga Nagar
 
0h 23m
Rs. 7

Step 4: Take a Train from Durga Nagar to reach Sealdah‎

You can reach Sealdah‎ from Durga Nagar by travelling in a train. Durga Nagar to Sealdah‎ train takes approximately 0h 23m. You can catch a train from Durga Nagar and get down at Sealdah‎. The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs. 7.
 
Sealdah‎

  • 4.

  • Reach Shimla to Kolkata by Drive

  • 25h 30m

  • Rs. 11486

 
Shimla
 
25h 30m
Rs. 11486
You can take a car from Shimla to Kolkata. It will take you around 25h 30m to cover distance of 1749.91kms and reach Kolkata from Shimla. The total amount for the journey will be approximately Rs.11486.
 
Kolkata
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