There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Chail by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Bharwaritrain
13h 23m₹3,217–7,332Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain 52452 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Prayagraj Jntrain 12312
23h 13m₹1,034–4,928Bus via Rohini
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
20h 13mDrive 945.2 km
- Drive from Shimla to Chailcar 945.2 km
11h 34m₹10,631–15,355Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Allahabad (IXD)plane IXC - IXD
8h 17m₹8,258–28,183Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
20h 54mBus to Dehradun Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Allahabad (IXD)plane DED - IXD
21h 28m
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Allahabad (IXD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Chail is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000 and takes 23h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Chail is to bus and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹29,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Chail. However, there are services departing from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and arriving at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh via Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Chail. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Prayagraj Jn via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 13m.
The distance between Shimla and Chail is 973 km. The road distance is 945.2 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Chail without a car is to taxi and train which takes 13h 23m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 13h 23m to get from Shimla to Chail, including transfers.
Shimla to Chail bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.
Shimla to Chail train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Chail is to bus via Rohini which takes 20h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000 and takes 23h 13m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Chail, Uttar Pradesh, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Chail via Delhi, Delhi State and Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh in around 20h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Chail via Kalka and Prayagraj Jn in around 23h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Allahabad via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–26,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Allahabad via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–32,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Allahabad via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–33,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–23,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–23,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–23,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–23,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Lucknow, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–23,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Ahmedabad, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–23,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Jaipur, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–23,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Allahabad via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from New Delhi to Bharwari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Simla to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalka to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shimla to Chail bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Shimla to Chail train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Chail is 945 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Shimla to Chail.
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