The train between Shimla and Varanasi takes 27h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Shimla to Varanasi. 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 6 times a week between Shimla and Varanasi. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Shimla is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Varanasi at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Kalka and take an average of 27h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Shimla station and arriving at Varanasi station via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 25m.
Shimla to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
Shimla to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
The distance between Shimla and Varanasi is 861.1 km. The road distance is 1,143 km.
You can take a train from Simla to Varanasi Jn via Kalka and Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 27h 27m.
