Toy train from Kalka to Shimla is one of the must do journey when visiting Shimla. Kalka to Shimla is a 96 km journey on the UNESCO world heritage rail track. There are a number of trains available on Kalka to Shimla track. Following is the list of trains on this route. Delhi to Shimla by train information is also mentioned below.
Bookings for Kalka to Shimla trains can be made from any Indian Railway Counter, IRCTC website and many other online travel websites. The journey on toy train from Kalka to Shimla still holds the old world charm and is a marvel of British engineering. Kalka Shimla train route passes through lush green forests, mesmerizing valleys and 103 tunnels.
Toy Trains from Kalka to Shimla
Train No |
Train Name |
Class |
Dep Kalka |
Arr. Shimla |
Fare |
52457 |
Kalka Shimla Passenger |
FC |
04.00 AM |
09.20 AM |
204 |
72451 |
Rail Motor Car |
FC |
05.10 AM |
09.50 AM |
262 |
52451 |
Shiwalik Deluxe |
CC |
05.30 AM |
10.15 AM |
295 |
52453 |
Kalka Shimla Express |
2S |
06.00 AM |
11.10 AM |
58 |
52452 |
Kalka Shimla Express |
FC |
06.00 AM |
11.10 AM |
243 |
52453 |
Himalayan Queen |
CC |
12.10 PM |
05.20 PM |
182 |
Toy trains from Shimla to Kalka
Train No |
Train Name |
Class |
Dep Shimla |
Arr. Kalka |
Fare |
52456 |
Himalayan Queen |
CC |
10.30 AM |
04.10 PM |
182 |
52458 |
Shimla Kalka Passenger |
FC |
02.25 PM |
08.10 PM |
204 |
72452 |
Rail Motor Car |
FC |
04.25 PM |
09.35 PM |
262 |
52452 |
Shiwalik Deluxe |
CC |
05.40 PM |
10.25 PM |
295 |
52454 |
Shimla Kalka Express |
2S |
06.15 PM |
11.20 PM |
58 |
52454 |
Shimla Kaka Express |
FC |
06.15 PM |
11.20 PM |
243 |
Delhi to Kalka by train
Train No |
Train Name |
Class |
Dep. New Delhi |
Arr. Kalka |
14095 | Himalayan Queen | CC/2S | 05.40 am** | 11.10 am |
12011 | Kalka Shatabdi | 1A/CC | 07.40 am | 11.45 am |
12925 | Paschim Express | 3A/SL | 11.15 am | 4.40 pm |
12005 | Kalka Shatabdi | 1A/CC | 5.15 pm | 9.20 pm |
12311 | Howarh Kalka Mail | 1A/2A 3A/SL |
9.40 pm** | 04.40 am |
** Himalayan Queen train departs from Sarai Rohilla railway station and NOT from New Delhi railway station.
** Howarh Kalka mail departs from Old Delhi Railway station and NOT from New Delhi railway station.
Class of seats:
FC– First Class, CC – Chair Car, 2S – Ordinary sitting, 1A– First AC, 2A – Second AC, 3A – Third AC, SL– Sleeper Berth.
Toy trains from Kalka to Shimla have Non AC coaches for all class.
Train/Berth availability can be checked on Indian Railways website and online bookings can be done on IRCTC website.
Station code for Kalka is KLK and Shimla is listed as Simla with station code SML
Train no. 52458 and 52452 can be booked 90 days in advance from the date of journey while all other trains can be booked 30 days in advance.
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