Kalka and Chandigarh are connected well by the railways. The distance between Kalka and Chandigarh is 38 km. The distance can be travelled within 30 to 45 minutes by train. 3 trains run between Kalka and Chandigarh on a daily basis while it becomes 44on the weekly basis. Mostly broad gauge trains are operated on this route.
Kalka Chandigarh train details
| Train No. | Name | Departure Stn (Time) |
| 14095 | Himalyan Queen | Chandigarh (10:33) |
| 14888 | Barmer Kalka Express | Chandigarh (05:10) |
| 13008 | U A Toofan Express | Chandigarh (05:10) |
| 12311 | Howrah Junction Delhi KalkaMehsi | Chandigarh (03:50) |
Other trains
- 12006 Kalka Shatabdi is the first train to leave from Kalka to Chandigarh at 6.15 am. The train reaches Chandigarh at 6.45 am.
- 12312 Kalka Mail is the last train on this route which starts at 11.55 pm and reaches at 12.25 am.
- 14887 Kalka Barmer Express is the fastest train from Kalka to Chandigarh which departs at 11.30 pm and takes 30 minutes time duration.
- Paschim Express 22926 departs at 10.20 am and takes the longest duration of 45 minutes to cover the distance from Kalka to Chandigarh. Out of all the trains that travel from Kalka to Chandigarh, 5 departs from Kalka while 4 passes through Kalka. Kalka Barmer Express, ShatabdiExpress, Paschim Express, Himalayan Queen, and Kalka Mail run from Kalka to Chandigarh.
Kalka Shatabdiand Kalka Snsi Superfast Express pass through Kalka to arrive at Chandigarh. Unchahar Express, Jodhpur Chandigarh Express, Chandigarh Lucknow express, and Jaipur Chandigarh Garibriath express starts and ends at Chandigarh.
There is no much train service from Chandigarh to Kalka. Taxi or bus is the best option to cover the distance. The toy train is available from Kalka to reach Shimla.
