Kalka to Shimla train timings | train types

Economical, deluxe and premium services for travelers on the Kalka-Shimla rail section are made available by the Indian railways.  The time table is set as per further train connectivity and general tourist requirements. Special  holiday special  trains are also run during the holiday season. Visit the Indian railways website for the latest update on timings and services.

Types of Kalka Shimla trains

The Kalka Shimla trains can be divided into three categories economical, deluxe and premium. Economical are the cheapest and premium services are the costliest.

Economical Category toy trains

Kalka Shimla Mail

This is the oldest train service available on this track. This train takes less than six hours to reach either side. There are wooden coaches attached in this train with small windows and also there are plain wooden seats with no cushions. This train stops at Shoghi also.

The Himalayan queen

This is an improved version with new coaches and this is the most popular train today. It has cushioned standard chair car seats with large windows for greater views and good ambiance. It takes a little less time than the mail train.

Deluxe Category toy trains

The deluxe Rail Motor Car

The Deluxe Rail Motor Car is a visual delight as it resembles a bus of the Second World War vintage. Carrying 14 passengers at a time, it reaches its destination in 4.25 hrs. The car is fitted with a transparent fiber-glass roof, for a clear view of the sky. Time-cum-temperature display unit, altimeter and route indication board gives valuable information while traveling.

The Shivalik Deluxe Express

The Shivalik Deluxe Express is a connecting service to Howrah-Kalka Mail for Shimla. It accommodates 120 passengers and reaches its destination in 4.45 hrs.

The coaches are equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, wide glass windows and reversible cushioned chairs. Improved lighting and a music system creates a pleasant atmosphere. The fare for both Deluxe Rail Motor Car and Shivalik Deluxe Express is the same with a complimentary meal at the picturesque Railway Station of Barog.

Premium Services

The Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach

The Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach provides a luxurious ambience for a dream holiday. It can accommodate a part of six persons and is equipped with folding cushioned bed, refrigerator, on-board-kitchen and dining table with cushioned chairs.  The fare includes complimentary accommodation of two luxurious retiring rooms at Shimla for the day and free meals en-route.

The Shivalik Queen Tourist Coach

A comparatively late entrant on the Kalka-Shimla section is the Shivalik Queen, which is a luxury coach. It is divided into two portions consisting of two coupes each. The coach is equipped with ultramodern facilities and fittings like wall-to-wall carpets, altimeter, fancy lights, chrome plated luggage rack. These coaches are attached to other trains as per requirements.

If you have any complaint or suggestion related to Kalka Shimla Railway, please contact:

Director (Tourism & Catering), Railway Board, Rail Bhawan, Raiseena Road, New Delhi – 110001

Ph. No. 011-23384922 | Fax no. 011-23383000 | Email: dctg@rb.railnet.gov.in

Kalka to Shimla train timings / timetable

Train No.	Name	From	Departure	To	Arrival
52456	Himalayan Queen	Kalka	12:10	Shimla	17:20
52457	SML KLK Pass	Kalka	04:00	Shimla	09:20
72451	Rail Motor	Kalka	05:10	Shimla	09:50
52452	Shivalik Deluxe	Kalka	05:30	Shimla	10:15
52454	SML KLK express	Kalka	06:00	Shimla	11:05

Kalka Shimla holiday special trains run in the peak tourist season only

Train No.	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 No.	Name	From	Departure	To	Arrival
52456	Himalayan Queen	Shimla	10:30	Kalka	16:10
52458	SML KLK Pass	Shimla	14:25	Kalka	20:10
72452	Rail Motor	Shimla	16:25	Kalka	21:35
52452	Shivalik Deluxe	Shimla	17:40	Kalka	22:25
52454	SML KLK express	Shimla	18:25	Kalka	23:20

Shimla Kalka Holiday Special trains: these run in the peak tourist season only

Train No.	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