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How to get fromShimla to Howrahby taxi, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Howrah by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXC - CCU
    4h 50m
    ₹10,394–15,427

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Howrah Jntrain train 12312
    33h 22m
    ₹2,933–8,639

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Patna Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    33h 17m
    ₹4,375–8,275

  4. Drive 1,694.2 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Howrahcar car 1,694.2 km
    25h 15m
    ₹18,369–26,533

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,899Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Howrah, India?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Howrah. However, you can take the taxi to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, then take the subway to Esplanade. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kolkata Esplanade via Zirakpur, Sector 29/31, Tribune Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, Patna Jn, Durgapur, and Durgapur in around 33h 17m.

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