There are 6 ways to get from Anantnag to Kathua by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Qazihund to Jammubus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Jammu - BC Road to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpurbus FlixBus IN0121A / ...
8h 15m₹1,725–2,699Train
cheapest- Take the train from Anantnag to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain 04688 / ...
- Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Pathankot Cantttrain 11450 / ...
8h 59m₹1,154–3,506Train via Banihāl
- Take the train from Banihal to Jammu Tawitrain 26402 Vande Bharat Exp / ...
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain 11078 / ...
8h 38m₹1,260–4,421Drive 230.6 km
- Drive from Anantnag to Kathuacar 230.6 km
3h 34m₹2,632–3,802Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anantnag to Kathuataxi 230.6 km
3h 34m₹5,000–6,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Anantnag to Sri Nagartrain
- Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane SXR - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain
6h 21m₹5,452–23,189
Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Jammu Airport (IXJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anantnag to Kathua is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Anantnag to Kathua is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Anantnag to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Qazihund and arriving at FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur via FlixBus Jammu - BC Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Anantnag to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Anantnag and arriving at Pathankot Cantt via Banihal and Jammu Tawi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Anantnag and Kathua is 288 km. The road distance is 230.6 km.
The best way to get from Anantnag to Kathua without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Anantnag to Kathua, including transfers.
Anantnag to Kathua bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Qazihund station.
Anantnag to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Banihal station.
The best way to get from Anantnag to Kathua is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train via Banihāl, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,500 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Anantnag, India and Kathua, India?
You can take a vehicle from Anantnag to Kathua via Qazihund, Jammu, FlixBus Jammu - BC Road, and FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anantnag to Kathua via Banihal, Jammu Tawi, and Pathankot Cantt in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Banihal to Jammu Tawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,245
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Chair Car
- ₹677
- Executive Class
- ₹1,245
Train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Anantnag to Sri Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Anantnag to Sh Mata V Devi Katra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- 0191-2577475
- [email protected]
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Qazihund to Jammu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₹340–850
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Anantnag to Kathua bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Jammu station.
Anantnag to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jammu Tawi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anantnag to Kathua is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Anantnag to Kathua.
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