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How to get fromHowrah to Shimla (Region)by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Shimla (Region) by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane CCU - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    9h 34m
    ₹10,978–18,818

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kalkatrain train 12311
    2. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    31h 48m
    ₹4,542–10,148

  3. Drive 1,744.5 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Shimla (Region)car car 1,744.5 km
    24h 13m
    ₹19,805–28,607

  4. Fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane CCU - DED
    2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    8h 37m
    ₹15,018–24,018

  5. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane CCU - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimla (Region)taxi taxi
    12h 5m
    ₹10,053–18,268

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,598Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,679.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Shimla (Region), Himachal Pradesh, India?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Shimla (Region). However, you can take the bus to Airport Gate No. 2, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi, then take the taxi to Shimla (Region). Alternatively, you can take the train to Kalka then take the taxi to Shimla (Region).

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