There are 7 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly to Jammu Airport, train
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane DEL - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kathuatrain
2h 59m₹7,374–10,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Kathuatrain 12425 / ...
8h 24m₹326–2,247Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi - Dhaula Kuan to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpurbus FlixBus IN0121B
13h 55m₹1,361–3,456Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Kathua510 km
6h 27mDrive 510 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathuacar 510 km
6h 27m₹5,754–8,311Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathuataxi 510 km
6h 27m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Kangra Airport, taxi
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane DEL - DHM
- Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Kathuataxi
3h 8m₹8,454–18,544
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua is to fly and train which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur via FlixBus Delhi - Dhaula Kuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Kathua via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Kathua is 588 km. The road distance is 510 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Delhi - Dhaula Kuan station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Kathua, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Kathua every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Delhi - Dhaula Kuan to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–22,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport via Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–22,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport via Leh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–7,600
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from New Delhi to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Delhi - Dhaula Kuan to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–11,000
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
Dharamshala Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 59 02 70 00
- Website
- dharamshalataxi.com
Himalaya Cab
- Phone
- +91 90151-57476
- Website
- himalayacab.com
Shankar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 81 46 73 73 73
- Website
- shankartaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kathua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua is 510 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kathua.
There are 15+ hotels available in Kathua.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Kathua. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.