There are 5 ways to get from Ambāla to Kathua by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambala to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpurbus FlixBus IN0121A / ...
5h 56m₹1,084–2,215Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Pathankot Cantttrain 11077 / ...
6h 4m₹1,059–2,689Drive 287.2 km
- Drive from Ambāla to Kathuacar 287.2 km
4h 17m₹3,248–4,692Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambāla to Kathuataxi 287.2 km
4h 17m₹4,300–5,500Train via Ludhiāna
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain 12919 / ...
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Pathankot Cantttrain 11077 / ...
6h 32m₹1,158–3,535
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambāla to Kathua is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ambāla to Kathua is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambāla to Kathua. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ambala and arriving at FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambāla to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Ambala Cant Jn and arriving at Pathankot Cantt via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Ambāla and Kathua is 302 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Ambāla to Kathua without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Ambāla to Kathua, including transfers.
Ambāla to Kathua bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ambala station.
Ambāla to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambala Cant Jn station.
The best way to get from Ambāla to Kathua is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Ambāla, India and Kathua, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ambala to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹480–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ambala Cant Jn to Pathankot Cantt hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambala to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Ambāla to Kathua bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur station.
Ambāla to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pathankot Cantt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambāla to Kathua is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Ambāla to Kathua.
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