There are 7 ways to get from Dehradun to Kathua by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane DED - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kathuatrain
5h 26m₹12,216–21,391Train via Ambāla
cheapest- Take the train from Dehradun to Ambala Cant Jntrain 14631
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathuatrain 11077 / ...
13h 33m₹395–3,108Bus
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Ludhiana, Punjabbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Ludhiana, Punjab
- Take the bus from Ludhiana to Pathankotbus Ludhiana - Pathankot
10h 42mTrain
- Take the train from Dehradun to Haridwar Jntrain 12018 / ...
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Kathuatrain 14609
11h 2m₹415–3,264Drive 408.7 km
- Drive from Dehradun to Kathuacar 408.7 km
6h 14m₹4,598–6,641Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehradun to Kathuataxi 408.7 km
6h 14m₹8,000–10,000Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Dehradun to Chandigarhbus 1233
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Pathankotbus FlixBus IN0121A
12h 51m₹932–3,300
Dehradun to Kathua by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehradun to Kathua is to train via Ambāla which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Dehradun to Kathua is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehradun to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Dehradun, Uttarakhand and arriving at Pathankot via Ludhiana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dehradun to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Dehradun and arriving at Kathua via Haridwar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Dehradun and Kathua is 530 km. The road distance is 408.7 km.
The best way to get from Dehradun to Kathua without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Dehradun to Kathua, including transfers.
Dehradun to Kathua bus services, operated by Sharma Tour and Travels, depart from Dehradun, Uttarakhand station.
Dehradun to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dehradun station.
The best way to get from Dehradun to Kathua is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Dehradun, India and Kathua, India?
You can take a bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Kathua via Ludhiana, Punjab, Ludhiana, and Pathankot in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dehradun to Kathua via Haridwar Jn in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Jammu Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Jammu Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jammu Tawi to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Dehradun to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Haridwar Jn to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Dehradun to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ludhiana to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–5,250
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Dehradun to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–750
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹410–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹550–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Dehradun Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 98 97 97 32 55
- Website
- dehraduntaxiservices.in
Doon Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 34 00 40 07
- Website
- dooncabs.co.in
Doon Travel
- Phone
- +91 63 98 48 50 08
- Website
- doontravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dehradun to Kathua bus services, operated by Sharma Tour and Travels, arrive at Ludhiana, Punjab station.
Dehradun to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehradun to Kathua is 409 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Dehradun to Kathua.
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