There are 7 ways to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua by train, bus, taxi, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 8m
6 alternative options
Bus • 6h 40m
Taxi • 3h 41m
Drive • 3h 41m
Fly Chandigarh to Jammu, train • 3h 2m
Chandīgarh to Kathua by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua is to fly and taxi which takes 3h and costs ₹7,500 - ₹29,000.
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 8m.
The distance between Chandīgarh and Kathua is 300 km. The road distance is 258.7 km.
The best way to get from Chandīgarh to Kathua without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,000.
The train from Chandigarh to Kathua takes 5h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.
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 8m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 40m.
Chandīgarh to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kathua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chandīgarh to Kathua is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Chandīgarh to Kathua.
- Distance: 300.4 km
- Duration: 5h 8m
What companies run services between Chandīgarh, India and Kathua, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chandigarh to Kathua once daily. Tickets cost ₹190 - ₹1,000 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, CTU operates a bus from Chandigarh to Pathankot twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330 - ₹550 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Simla to Dharamsala
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700 - ₹7,500
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh to Dharamsala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹33,000
Flights from Chandigarh to Jammu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹19,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Chandigarh to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190 - ₹1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190 - ₹250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800 - ₹1,000
Train from Jammu Tawi to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370 - ₹470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- ctu-chd@nic.in
- Website
- chdctu.gov.in
Bus from Chandigarh to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330 - ₹550
- Schedules at
- chdctu.gov.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹8,000
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 88 83 76 36
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 90 41 41 21 41
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 55 85 49 99
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
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