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

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Kolkata by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)planeIXC - CCU
    7h
    ₹7,807–23,987

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Sealdahtrain12380 / ...
    27h 58m
    ₹1,015–6,877

  3. Bus, train via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus179
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain12314 / ...
    27h 45m
    ₹1,135–5,910

  4. Drive 1,700.3 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Kolkatacar1,700.3 km
    25h 20m
    ₹17,937–25,909

  5. Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)planeDED - CCU
    7h 43m
    ₹15,248–22,597

  6. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Howrah Jntrain12312
    33h 22m
    ₹2,933–8,639

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

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,761Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Kolkata. However, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Airport Gate No. 2, then take the bus to Chandni Chowk Gate No. 5. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Sealdah via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, ISBT Kashmere Gate, New Delhi Railway Station Gate 2, and New Delhi in around 27h 45m.

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