The train between Varanasi and Shimla takes 25h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Varanasi 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 6 times a week between Varanasi and Shimla. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varanasi is at 7:00 AM which arrives into Shimla at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and take an average of 25h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Varanasi station and arriving at Shimla station via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.
Varanasi to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Varanasi to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.
The distance between Varanasi and Shimla is 861.1 km. The road distance is 1,143 km.
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Simla via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Kalka in around 26h 40m.
