Train
Delhi to Shimla train
Nearest station Kalka, then about 38 km to Shimla. Fastest 4 h. We book confirmed tickets, never waitlisted.
- From
- ₹190 a ticket
- Fastest
- 4 h
- Trains a day
- 2
- Station
- Kalka
Trains to Kalka
| Train | Leaves | Arrives | Time | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalka Shatabdi Express12005 · Daily | 5:15 pmNew Delhi | 9:15 pmKalka | 4 h | CC |
| Snsi Kalka Express22455 · Wed, Sun | 7:10 amNew Delhi | 12:10 pmKalka | 5 h | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Kalka Shatabdi12011 · Daily | 7:40 amNew Delhi | 11:40 amKalka | 4 h | CC |
Quicker via Chandigarh
56 km from Shimla.
| Train | Leaves | Arrives | Time | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express22447 · Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 5:50 amNew Delhi | 8:38 amChandigarh | 2 h 48 min | CC |
| Chandigarh Vande Bharat20977 · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 11:35 amDelhi Cantt | 2:45 pmChandigarh | 3 h 10 min | CC |
| Kalka Shatabdi Express12005 · Daily | 5:15 pmNew Delhi | 8:30 pmChandigarh | 3 h 15 min | CC |
Questions
How much is the Delhi to Shimla train fare?
Sleeper (SL) ₹190–₹230; AC chair car (CC) ₹435–₹840; AC 3 tier (3A) ₹520–₹565; AC 2 tier (2A) ₹775–₹840, a ticket. Shatabdi and Rajdhani fares rise as the train fills. We confirm the exact fare before you pay.
Which is the fastest train from Delhi to Shimla?
Kalka Shatabdi Express (12005): leaves New Delhi at 5:15 pm, reaches Kalka at 9:15 pm, 4 h. Runs daily.
Which Delhi station do trains to Shimla leave from?
New Delhi. Your ticket names the station.
Is there a railway station in Shimla?
No. Nearest station Kalka, then about 38 km to Shimla. We can book the cab with the ticket.
Can you get a confirmed ticket at short notice?
We try the general quota first and tatkal when it opens (10 am the day before for AC, 11 am for sleeper). We don't sell waitlisted tickets: if nothing confirms, we tell you and suggest a bus or a cab.