The average train between Karnāl and Shimla takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Karnāl to Shimla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Karnāl and Shimla. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karnāl is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Shimla at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Karnāl to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Karnāl station and arriving at Shimla station via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
Karnāl to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karnal station.
Karnāl to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.
The distance between Karnāl and Shimla is 158 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Karnal to Simla via Kalka in around 9h 8m.