Delhi Shimla train schedule
Shimla is situated at a height of 2000 meters, a perfect destination for travelers but there is no direct train from Delhi to Shimla. While travelling from Delhi to Shimla through train one has to travel first to Kalka and from there to Shimla. The train from Delhi to Kalka is a broad gauge train but from Kalka to Shimla its narrow gauge and toy trains run over this track. The important stops in between Delhi and Kalka are Sonepat, panipat, Karnal, Ambala, Chandigarh and then Kalka, situated in the basin of shivalik ranges. Depending upon your budget and affordability you can choose ordinary or luxury trains. Do check about the days of service by different trains.
Indian Railway website irctc.com will provide complete information regarding the Delhi Shimla train schedules, timings and fares.
The Shatabadi express is the best from Delhi which leaves at around 7:40 in the morning, reach at Chandigarh at 10:45 and finally the Kalka station at 11:45. This journey will cost around 550 Rs/person. In this express one can have meals, snacks and juices.
Trains schedules from Delhi to Kalka are given below
| S No | Train Name | Number | Departure New Delhi | Arrival Kalka |
| 1 | Himalyan Queen | 14095 | 05:40 AM | 11:10 AM |
| 2 | Kalka Shtbdi | 12011 | 07:40 AM | 11:45 AM |
| 3 | Kalka Shtbdi | 12005 | 05:25 PM | 09:20 PM |
| 4 | Hwh Dli Klk Mail | 12311 | 09:40 PM (Delhi) | 04:40 AM |
| 5 | PASCHIM EXPRESS | 12925 | 10:03 AM | 04:45 PM |
The toy train runs very slow but if you have time and want to experience the nature, this would be the best mode of transport to Shimla. This train takes around six hours from Kalka to reach Shimla. The best thing about this train is that having so much nature scenes, reasonable fare and it just stops at heart of city.
These are the trains from Kalka to Shimla according to the categories.
- Economical class include: – Kalka Shimla rail and Himalayan queen.
- Deluxe category includes: – The Kalka Shimla Special and The Shivalik Deluxe Express.
- Premium includes: – The Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach and The Shivalik Queen Tourist Coach.
Note:
- The transparent roof Vistadome coach is attached to Kalka Shimla Express train ( 52453/52454)
- Kalka Shimla Special is the newest and most expensive train on this Kalka Shimla toy train Route
Kalka to Shimla train timings / timetable
| Train Number | Name | From | Departure | To | Arrival |
| 52455 | Himalayan Queen | Kalka | 12:10 | Shimla | 17:20 |
| 52457 | KLK SML Pass | Kalka | 03:30 | Shimla | 08:55 |
| 52459 | KLK SML Special | Kalka | 05:10 | Shimla | 09:50 |
| 52451 | Shivalik Deluxe | Kalka | 05:45 | Shimla | 10:35 |
| 52453 | KLK SML express | Kalka | 06:20 | Shimla | 11:35 |
| 52459 | Him Darshan Express | Kalka | 07:00 | Shimla | 12:55 |
Kalka Shimla holiday special trains run in the peak tourist season only
| Train Number | Name | From | Departure | To | Arrival |
| 02451 | Kalka Shimla Special | Kalka | 07:00 | Shimla | 12:10 |
| 02453 | Kalka Holiday Special | Kalka | 12:45 | Shimla | 06:10 |
Shimla to Kalka train timings / timetable
| Train Number | Name | From | Departure | To | Arrival |
| 52456 | Himalayan Queen | Shimla | 10:40 | Kalka | 16:10 |
| 52458 | SML KLK Pass | Shimla | 14:20 | Kalka | 20:10 |
| 52460 | SML KLK Special | Shimla | 17:25 | Kalka | 22:05 |
| 52452 | Shivalik Deluxe | Shimla | 17:50 | Kalka | 22:45 |
| 52454 | SML KLK express | Shimla | 18:30 | Kalka | 23:30 |
| 52460 | Him Darshan Express | Shimla | 03:50 | Kalka | 09:15 |
Shimla Kalka Holiday Special trains: these run in the peak tourist season only
| Train Number | Name | From | Departure | To | Arrival |
| 02452 | Kalka Shimla Spl | Shimla | 15:50 | Kalka | 21:10 |
| 02454 | Kalka Holiday Spl | Shimla | 09:25 | Kalka | 15:20 |
Unlike other long distance trains, these bookings open one month in advance only. While, in peak tourist season, summer and winter and holidays such as Dussehra and special occasions like Christmas Eve and New Year, large number of tourists are visiting Shimla, so hurry and book at earliest.
