Shimla is very near to Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. It is a weekend destination for the people of neighboring states.
However in the summer and winter, people want to visit Shimla from every corner of India to enjoy the weather. Northern Indian railways understand and deploy extra trains to cater heavy rush and regular demand.
Types of train with timings
Kalka Shimla toy train has five departures from Kalka as well as Shimla. It targets both travelers prefer luxury and economical travel.
Rail Motor Car timings
Railmotor car is small jeep-like car runs on Kalka Shimla route. It covers this route in 4 hours and 25 minutes this is fastest train between Kalka and Shimla. 14 passengers and a driver can sit in this train.
This toy train provides facilities like luxury ambiance, soft cushioned seats, music system, transparent fiberglass on the roof.
Rail Motor is a deluxe train on this route. This train is very popular as it takes lesser time to Shimla. This train stops at Barog station only for a meal break.
| Route | Train Name/Number | Departure | Arrival |
| Kalka to Shimla travel | Rail Motor 72451 | 05:25 AM (Kalka) | 09:25 AM (Shimla) |
| Shimla to Kalka travel | Rail Motor 72452 | 05:25 PM (Shimla) | 09:35 PM (Kalka) |
Shivalik Deluxe Express Timings
Shivalik Deluxe express is deluxe service on Kalka Shimla route. The flooring the coaches is made of high-class carpet. Lighting of coaches and toilet facilities are also modern and updated as compared to other trains. Seating is ultra modern with reversible seats.
Bottle holder and the proper space to keep luggage are a few more added facilities. Each coach has four large windows for a better view of mountains. Fare of Shivalik Deluxe included the meal at by onboard catering.
| Route | Train Name/Number | Departure | Arrival |
| Kalka to Shimla travel | Shivalik Deluxe Express 52451 | 05:45 AM (Kalka) | 10:35 AM (Shimla) |
| Shimla to Kalka travel | Shivalik Deluxe Express 52452 | 05:50 PM (Shimla) | 10:45 PM (Kalka) |
Kalka Shimla express timings
This train is regular express train on Kalka Shimla Railway route. Kalka Shimla express has second class and first class coaches. First class coaches have soft seats, larger windows and dedicated space to keep luggage.
Second class coaches have 38 seats in each compartment. Seats are standard and cushioned. Toilets are neat and clean with basic facilities. Windows of coaches are sliding.
| Route | Train Name/Number | Departure | Arrival |
| Kalka to Shimla travel | Kalka Shimla Express 52453 | 06:20 AM (Kalka) | 11:45 AM (Shimla) |
| Shimla to Kalka travel | Shimla Kalka Express 52454 | 06:30 PM (Shimla) | 11:30 PM (Kalka) |
Himalayan Queen timings
Himalayan queen is a popular train on Kalka Shimla railway route. This train has comfortable cushioned chairs with larger windows for views of outside.
Toilet facilities and flooring are standard. There is dedicated luggage shelve on each coach for luggage. It is a one of the best train on this route for a comfortable journey.
| Route | Train Name/Number | Departure | Arrival |
| Kalka to Shimla travel | Himalayan Queen 52455 | 12:10 PM (Kalka) | 05:50 AM (Shimla) |
| Shimla to Kalka travel | Himalayan Queen 52456 | 04:10 PM (Shimla) | 05:50 PM (Kalka) |
Kalka Shimla Passenger timings
This train is only standard service between the route. This train departs early morning from Kalka and best train for office people. It is a normal train with cushioned comfortable seats.
Window are sliding and good for a better view. Flooring, lighting, and toilet facilities are standard.
| Route | Train Name/Number | Departure | Arrival |
| Kalka to Shimla travel | Kalka Shimla Passenger 52457 | 3:30 AM (Kalka) | 8:55 PM (Shimla) |
| Shimla to Kalka travel | Kalka Shimla Passenger 52458 | 2:20 PM (Shimla) | 8:10 PM (Kalka) |
Kalka Shimla Toy Train Timing Info-graphic
Holidays special train timings
The rush of the tourist increases during summer holidays in Shimla. Tourist should get booking of a toy train in advance. Otherwise, it becomes difficult for a tourist to get the booking of the toy train. Kalka Shimla special and Kalka holiday special are the trains caters this increase in demand every year.
These trains have first-class coaches. Cushioned chairs, Big sliding windows, Standard toilets and added facilities in the coaches of these trains. You can book these train 60 days before travel date in the peak holiday season.
| Route | Train Name/Number | Departure | Arrival |
| Kalka to Shimla travel | Kalka Shimla Special 02451 | 07:00 AM (Kalka) | 12:10 PM (Shimla) |
| Shimla to Kalka travel | Kalka Shimla Special 02454 | 09:25 AM (Shimla) | 03:20 PM (Kalka) |
| Route | Train Name/Number | Departure | Arrival |
| Kalka to Shimla travel | Kalka Holiday Special 02453 | 12:45 PM (Kalka) | 06:10 PM (Shimla) |
| Shimla to Kalka travel | Kalka Holiday Special 02454 | 09:25 AM (Shimla) | 03:20 PM (Kalka) |
