Compare all timetables for the bus from Shimla to Kalka
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Shimla to Kalka from various bus operators like Himachal Road Transport Corporation for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 06:40 | Shimla | Bus stop | 09:20 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 29/04/2026 06:40:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 29/04/2026 09:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 07:25 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:05 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 29/04/2026 07:25:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 29/04/2026 10:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 07:40 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:20 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 29/04/2026 07:40:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 29/04/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 35m | 08:00 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:35 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 29/04/2026 08:00:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 29/04/2026 10:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 09:05 | Shimla | Bus stop | 11:45 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 29/04/2026 09:05:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 29/04/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 06:40 | Shimla | Bus stop | 09:20 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 30/04/2026 06:40:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 30/04/2026 09:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 07:25 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:05 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 30/04/2026 07:25:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 30/04/2026 10:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 07:40 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:20 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 30/04/2026 07:40:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 30/04/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 35m | 08:00 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:35 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 30/04/2026 08:00:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 30/04/2026 10:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 09:05 | Shimla | Bus stop | 11:45 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 30/04/2026 09:05:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 30/04/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 06:40 | Shimla | Bus stop | 09:20 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 01/05/2026 06:40:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 01/05/2026 09:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 07:25 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:05 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 01/05/2026 07:25:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 01/05/2026 10:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 07:40 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:20 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 01/05/2026 07:40:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 01/05/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 35m | 08:00 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:35 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 01/05/2026 08:00:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 01/05/2026 10:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 09:05 | Shimla | Bus stop | 11:45 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 01/05/2026 09:05:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 01/05/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 06:40 | Shimla | Bus stop | 09:20 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 02/05/2026 06:40:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 02/05/2026 09:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 07:25 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:05 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 02/05/2026 07:25:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 02/05/2026 10:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 07:40 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:20 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 02/05/2026 07:40:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 02/05/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 35m | 08:00 | Shimla | Bus stop | 10:35 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 02/05/2026 08:00:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 02/05/2026 10:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| Himachal Road Transport Corporation | 2h 40m | 09:05 | Shimla | Bus stop | 11:45 | Kalka | Bus Stand | Basic | £2 |
A Bus from Himachal Road Transport Corporation goes from Bus stop, Shimla (India) at 02/05/2026 09:05:00 to Bus Stand, Kalka (India) arriving at 02/05/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Shimla to Kalka is £2 on 29/04/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Shimla and Kalka
Wednesday
is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Shimla to Kalka. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Shimla and Kalka.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 coaches from Shimla to Kalka, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Shimla and Kalka, with 16 offers.
Facts about coaches from Shimla to Kalka
Compare all providers like Himachal Road Transport Corporation that travel 16 times every day by bus from Shimla to Kalka in one click! Book your bus ticket from Shimla to Kalka starting from £2!
| Cheapest Bus | £2 |
| Fastest Bus | 2h 14m |
| Earliest Coach | 06:40 |
| Latest Coach | 20:40 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 16 Ø |
| Distance | 37.3 km |
| Coach Companies | Himachal Road Transport Corporation |
Cheapest coach connections from Shimla to Kalka
Every day, 16 buses from 1 coach companies leave Shimla for Kalka: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 27/04/2026 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
27/04
£7
Tuesday
28/04
£7
Wednesday
29/04
£2
Thursday
30/04
£11
Friday
01/05
£11
Saturday
02/05
£11
Sunday
03/05
£15
Monday
04/05
£8
Tuesday
05/05
£11
Wednesday
06/05
Thursday
07/05
Friday
08/05
£11
Saturday
09/05
£11
Sunday
10/05
£15
Monday
11/05
£6
Tuesday
12/05
£7
Wednesday
13/05
£11
Thursday
14/05
£11
Friday
15/05
£11
Saturday
16/05
£10
Sunday
17/05
£15
Monday
18/05
£10
Tuesday
19/05
£11
Wednesday
20/05
£11
Thursday
21/05
£11
Friday
22/05
£8
Saturday
23/05
£8
Sunday
24/05
The cheapest time to travel from Shimla to Kalka
With a price starting from £2, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Shimla to Kalka. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £2.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Shimla to Kalka, with £2. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £2.
How to save money travelling from Shimla to Kalka
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Shimla to Kalka in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Shimla to Kalka, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Shimla to Kalka are also emptier.All bus stations and stops in Shimla and Kalka
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Shimla and Kalka.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Shimla to Kalka
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Shimla to Kalka? Or which bus companies serve the route Shimla to Kalka? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Shimla to Kalka bus
How much does a Shimla - Kalka coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Shimla - Kalka bus trip is available from £2 and takes 2h 40m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Shimla to Kalka?
The connection Shimla to Kalka is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £2 to £2. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Shimla - Kalka route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Shimla to Kalka is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Kalka from Shimla take?
The quickest coach from Shimla to Kalka is provided by Himachal Road Transport Corporation and takes 2h 14m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £2. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Shimla to Kalka?
The earliest bus to Kalka departs from Shimla at 06:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Shimla to Kalka?
The latest bus to Kalka departs from Shimla at 20:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Shimla - Kalka route?
Passengers looking to travel from Shimla to Kalka can travel with Himachal Road Transport Corporation. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Kalka?
You can check all the direct connections between Shimla and Kalka by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Himachal Road Transport Corporation.
What can I take with me on the bus to Kalka from Shimla?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Shimla Kalka bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Shimla Kalka bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Shimla to Kalka on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Shimla to Kalka?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Shimla to Kalka
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
More bus routes to Shimla and to Kalka
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Shimla and to Kalka. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
