There are 7 ways to get from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway by plane, train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Simla
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Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Simla (SLV)
Train
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Take the train from New Delhi to Kalka
Bus
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Take the bus from Delhi to Chandīgarh
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway
Drive
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Drive from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway
Delhi (DEL) to Chandigarh (IXC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway is to train via Delhi which costs ₹180 - ₹950 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Kalka. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Delhi and Kalka–Shimla Railway is 246 km. The road distance is 262.8 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹180 - ₹950.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway, including transfers.
Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹950 and takes 4h 24m, you could also bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 28m.
The quickest flight from Delhi Airport to Chandigarh Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
- Distance: 246.3 km
- Duration: 2h 26m
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Kalka–Shimla Railway, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Helitrans and Vistara fly from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Kalka twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180 - ₹950 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Delhi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700 - ₹6,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Delhi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600 - ₹6,500
Flights from Delhi to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600 - ₹25,000
- Website
- airvistara.com
Flights from Delhi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400 - ₹7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from New Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180 - ₹230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
Train from Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180 - ₹230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
- Phone
- +918377971006
- info@laxmiholidays.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Delhi to Chandīgarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹490 - ₹1,100
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹490 - ₹1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600 - ₹6,000
OLA cabs
- Website
- olacabs.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Delhi to Kalka–Shimla Railway.
Vistara, Helitrans and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Delhi Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
There are 640+ hotels available in Kalka–Shimla Railway. Prices start at ₹892 per night.
The best way to get from Delhi to Delhi Airport is to Metro which takes 17 min and costs ₹30 - ₹60.