There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Howrah by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
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Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXC - CCU
6h 38m₹9,415–16,773Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain 52452 / ...
- Take the train from Kalka to Howrah Jntrain 12312
37h 50m₹834–7,028Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain
24h 22m₹3,046–9,155Bus via Varanasi
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, Delhi Statebus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus
36h 54mDrive 1,729.3 km
- Drive from Shimla to Howrahcar 1,729.3 km
21h 58m₹19,753–28,531Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DED - CCU
8h 39mBus
- 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 Kolkata, West Bengalbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kolkata, West Bengal
45h 29m
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Howrah is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹7,500 and takes 37h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Howrah is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via Delhi, Delhi State and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimla to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Simla and arriving at Howrah Jn via Kalka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 50m.
The distance between Shimla and Howrah is 1607 km. The road distance is 1729.3 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Howrah without a car is to taxi and train which takes 24h 22m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹9,500.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Shimla to Howrah, including transfers.
Shimla to Howrah bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.
Shimla to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
The best way to get from Shimla to Howrah is to bus via Varanasi which takes 36h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹7,500 and takes 37h 50m.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Howrah, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal via Delhi, Delhi State and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in around 36h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Howrah Jn via Kalka in around 37h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–15,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- 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 Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
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 Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,400–6,000
- 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 12m
- 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 Howrah bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Shimla to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Howrah is 1729 km. It takes approximately 21h 58m to drive from Shimla to Howrah.
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