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How to get fromAmbāla to Kathuaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ambāla to Kathua by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain train 12919 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Pathankot Cantttrain train 11077 / ...
    6h 32m
    ₹1,158–3,535

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ambala to Ludhianabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Kathuabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    7h 32m

  3. Drive  290.7 km

    1. Drive from Ambāla to Kathuacar car 290.7 km
    4h 12m
    ₹2,817–4,069

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambāla to Kathuataxi taxi 290.7 km
    4h 12m
    ₹4,300–5,500

  5. Bus, fly to Kangra Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ambala to Tribune Chowkbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane IXC - DHM
    3. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Kathuataxi taxi
    5h 11m
    ₹7,790–37,440

  6. Bus, fly to Jammu Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ambala to Tribune Chowkbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane IXC - IXJ
    3. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain train
    8h 57m
    ₹7,970–18,490

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Ambāla, India and Kathua, India?

You can take a train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathua via Ludhiana Jn and Pathankot Cantt in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambala to Kathua via Ludhiana in around 7h 32m.

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