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Trains from Shimla to Kalka

Shimla to Kalka is 96 km by rail. 5 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 52456 Himalayan Queen at 4 hr 55 min. The most punctual is the 52454 Shimla–Kalka Express, on time (within 15 min) on 92% of days. All run every day, leaving between 10:55 and 18:40.

Departures
10:55 – 18:40
Fare from
₹150
Sleeper · estimate
Most punctual
92% on time
52454 Shimla–Kalka Express
Daily trains
5 of 5
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Trains and seats

  • 52458Shimla–Kalka Express
    10:555 hr 20 min16:15

    SML — KLK · 96 km · Mail/Express

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  • 52452Shivalik Dalimgaon Express
    14:155 hr 15 min19:30

    SML — KLK · 96 km · Rajdhani

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  • 52460Shimla–Kalka Express
    15:505 hr 15 min21:05

    SML — KLK · 96 km · Rail Motor

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  • 52454Shimla–Kalka Express
    17:455 hr 15 min23:00

    SML — KLK · 96 km · Mail/Express

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  • 52456Himalayan Queen
    18:404 hr 55 min23:35

    SML — KLK · 96 km · Mail/Express · fastest

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Which arrives on time

On time = within 15 min at Kalka · year to August 2026

  1. 52454 Shimla–Kalka ExpressMost punctual
    usually on time at Kalka
    92%
  2. 52452 Shivalik Dalimgaon Express
    usually on time at Kalka
    88%
  3. 52458 Shimla–Kalka Express
    typically 4 min late at Kalka
    83%
  4. 52460 Shimla–Kalka Express
    typically 5 min late at Kalka
    79%
  5. 52456 Himalayan Queen
    typically 10 min late at Kalka
    56%
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Fares

Estimated for 96 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources

Estimated fares by class for the 96 km between Shimla and Kalka, priced for a Mail/Express train in General quota.
ClassFareBasis
SL Sleeper₹150observed fares
3E AC 3 economy₹520observed fares
3A AC 3 tier₹520observed fares
2A AC 2 tier₹725observed fares
1A AC first class₹1,192observed fares

One adult, General quota, Mail/Express pricing · not every train carries every class

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