Kalka – Shimla Train Services

KALKA – SHIMLA TOY TRAIN

The Kalka – Shimla train in Himachal Pradesh is a popular mode of transport for reaching Shimla, a well-known tourist destination. The route is operated by the Northern Railway under the Ambala Division. The railway line was completed in 1903 and offers one of the most scenic train journeys in India.

The line runs for about 96 kilometres (60 miles) and passes through 20 stations, 103 tunnels, around 800 bridges, and nearly 900 curves. On 8 July 2008, UNESCO included the Kalka–Shimla Railway as part of the Mountain Railways of India.

Over time, the train journey between Kalka and Shimla has become more convenient, with the introduction of improved services and luxury coaches, making the Kalka–Shimla rail journey even more memorable for passengers.

• Kalka – Shimla Railway ~ How to Reach
• Kalka – Shimla Trains ~ Services Updates

Kalka – Shimla Railway ~ How to Reach

• By Air
  • Jubarhati, which is about 23 kilometres from the town, is the nearest airport. There are regular flights going from Jubbarhatti to Chandigarh and Delhi. Passenger can easily get a taxi from the airport to get to Shimla or you can ask your hotel to arrange for an airport transfer.
• By Bus
  • There are several bus services including Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses as well as private operators connecting Shimla to the major cities in North India. Chandigarh is at a distance of 117 kilometres, Manali at 260 kilometres and Delhi at 343 kilometres. If you are going from Delhi, you can take an overnight air conditioned luxury bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses go in the morning or later at night – timings can vary from season to season, you can check them online before making a reservation.
• By Train
  • The small railway station in Shimla is just 1 kilometre away from the centre of the town and is connected to Kalka by a narrow gauge rail track. The famous toy train of Shimla goes between Kalka and Shimla, covering a distance of 96 kilometres in about 7 hours. Kalka in turn is the nearest rail head, which is connected to Chandigarh and Delhi by regular trains. You can take the Kalka Shatabdi, which goes from New Delhi Railway Station to Kalka Railway Station via Chandigarh.
• By Road
  • If you are driving from Delhi, you will have to take the outer Ring Road towards GT Karnal Road, then turn right on NH 1. After you reach Ambala, leave NH 1 and move on to NH 22 towards Kalka. Keep going on same highway towards Solan and then on to Shimla. The journey usually takes about 6-7 hours depending on traffic.

Kalka – Shimla Trains ~ Services Updates

Kalka – Shimla Trains

Number of Trains between Kalka and Shimla : Kalka Shimla Express, Kalka Shimla Shivalik Express, Kalka Shimla Mail, Kalka Shimla Express. The Kalka–Shimla section of the Kalka Shimla Railway operates several daily trains between Kalka and Shimla via important stations such as Barog and Solan. Station between Kalka and Shimla : Kalka, Barog, Solan, Shimla.

• Train No. 52459 Kalka – Shimla Daily Express departs from Kalka at 07:00 hrs, arrives at Barog at 09:01 hrs, departs at 09:10 hrs, reaches Solan at 09:22 hrs, departs at 09:24 hrs, and arrives at Shimla at 12:20 hrs. The train runs daily. Class of Accommodation FS, II.
• Train No. 52451 Kalka–Shimla Shivalik Daily Express departs from Kalka at 05:45 hrs, reaches Barog at 07:46 hrs, departs at 07:51 hrs, arrives at Solan at 08:04 hrs, departs at 08:06 hrs, and reaches Shimla at 10:35 hrs. The train runs daily. Class of Accommodation CC.
• Train No. 52453 Kalka–Shimla Daily Mail departs from Kalka at 06:20 hrs, reaches Barog at 08:23 hrs, departs at 08:30 hrs, arrives at Solan at 08:42 hrs, departs at 08:43 hrs, and reaches Shimla at 11:50 hrs. The train runs daily. Class of Accommodation FS, II.
• Train No. 52455 Kalka–Shimla Daily Express departs from Kalka at 11:55 hrs, reaches Barog at 13:58 hrs, departs at 14:05 hrs, and arrives at Shimla at 16:45 hrs. The train runs daily. Class of Accommodation II.

Shimla – Kalka Trains

Number of Trains between Shimla and Kalka : Shimla Kalka Express, Shimla Kalka Express, Shimla Kalka Shivalik Express, Shimla Kalka Mail. Station between Shimla – Kalka : Shimla, Solan, Barog, Kalka

• Train No. 52460 Shimla–Kalka Daily Express departs from Shimla at 15:50 hrs, arrives at Solan at 18:18 hrs, departs at 18:18 hrs, reaches Barog at 18:30 hrs, departs at 18:38 hrs, and arrives at Kalka at 20:50 hrs. The train runs daily. Class of Accommodation II.
• Train No. 52456 Shimla–Kalka Daily Express departs from Shimla at 18:40 hrs, reaches Barog at 21:08 hrs, departs at 21:15 hrs, and arrives at Kalka at 23:30 hrs. The train runs daily. Class of Accommodation FS, II.
• Train No. 52452 Shimla–Kalka Shivalik Daily Express departs from Shimla at 17:25 hrs, arrives at Solan at 19:43 hrs, departs at 19:45 hrs, reaches Barog at 19:58 hrs, departs at 20:06 hrs, and arrives at Kalka at 22:15 hrs. The train runs daily. Class of Accommodation CC.
• Train No. 52454 Shimla–Kalka Daily Mail departs from Shimla at 17:45 hrs, arrives at Solan at 20:22 hrs, departs at 20:36 hrs, reaches Barog at 20:36 hrs, departs at 20:42 hrs, and arrives at Kalka at 22:55 hrs. The train runs daily. Class of Accommodation FS, II.