There are 6 ways to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kathuatrain 14609
5h 17m₹210–1,700Bus via Pathankot
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Pathankotbus Chandigarh - Pathankot
5h 58m₹560–2,265Drive 254.3 km
- Drive from Chandīgarh to Kathuacar 254.3 km
3h 40m₹2,865–4,138Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chandīgarh to Kathuataxi 254.3 km
3h 40m₹4,500–5,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane IXC - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kathuatrain
4h 14m₹6,428–17,998Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpurbus FlixBus IN0121A
6h 13m₹1,030–2,549
Chandīgarh to Kathua by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chandīgarh to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Chandigarh and arriving at Pathankot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chandigarh and arriving at Kathua. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Chandīgarh and Kathua is 300 km. The road distance is 254.3 km.
The best way to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chandigarh to Kathua takes 5h 17m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chandīgarh to Kathua bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chandigarh station.
Chandīgarh to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chandigarh station.
The best way to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Pathankot, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Chandīgarh, India and Kathua, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chandigarh to Kathua once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chandigarh to Pathankot once daily. Tickets cost ₹429–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Jammu Airport via Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Jammu Tawi to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹429–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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More Questions & Answers
Chandīgarh to Kathua bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Pathankot station.
Chandīgarh to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kathua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chandīgarh to Kathua is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Chandīgarh to Kathua.
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