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There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Howrah by bus, plane, ferry, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXC - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    7h 26m
    ₹9,921–15,781

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 13006
    36h 51m
    ₹1,101–7,035

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain train
    24h 21m
    ₹3,040–9,148

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    35h 2m
    ₹1,984–5,191

  5. Drive  1,729.1 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Howrahcar car 1,729.1 km
    21h 57m
    ₹16,916–24,434

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane DED - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    11h 32m

  7. Bus, ferry via Lucknow

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Lucknowbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kolkatabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    38h 2m

Shimla to Howrah by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,609.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Howrah. However, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 34 bus to Hallo Majra, walk to H/Majra, 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 Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, take the subway to Esplanade, walk to Fairlie, then take the ferry to Howrah Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to New Delhi, take the train to Sealdah, walk to Seldah, then take the subway to Howrah Maidan.

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