There are 8 ways to get from Karnāl to Pathānkot by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya to FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pulbus FlixBus IN0121A
6h 40m₹550–1,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karnal to Pathankot Cantttrain 11077 / ...
7h 41m₹230–1,800Train via Ambāla
- Take the train from Karnal to Ambala Cant Jntrain 04013 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Pathankot Cantttrain 12413 / ...
7h 22m₹334–2,630Drive 342.7 km
- Drive from Karnāl to Pathānkotcar 342.7 km
5h 6m₹3,870–5,589Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karnāl to Pathānkottaxi 342.7 km
5h 6m₹7,000–9,000Train, fly to Kangra Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Karnal to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane DEL - DHM
- Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Pathānkottaxi
7h 21m₹7,687–19,615Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Karnal to Tribune Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Pathankotbus Chandigarh - Pathankot
7h 49m₹1,170–3,364Train, fly to Jammu Airport
- Take the train from Karnal to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane DEL - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain
7h 57m₹7,117–12,165
Karnāl to Pathānkot by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karnāl to Pathānkot is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Karnāl to Pathānkot is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya and arriving at FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karnal and arriving at Pathankot Cantt. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Karnāl and Pathānkot is 354 km. The road distance is 342.7 km.
The best way to get from Karnāl to Pathānkot without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700.
The bus from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya to FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul takes 6h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Karnāl to Pathānkot bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya station.
Karnāl to Pathānkot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karnal station.
The best way to get from Karnāl to Pathānkot is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train via Ambāla, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Karnāl, India and Pathānkot, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya to FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karnal to Pathankot Cantt via Ambala Cant Jn in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–15,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport via Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–15,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
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
- ₹6,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karnal to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- 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 Ambala Cant Jn to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Karnal to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karnal to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Karnal to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya to FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Karnal to Tribune Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–9,000
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
Karnāl to Pathānkot bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pathankot - Chakki Pul station.
Karnāl to Pathānkot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karnāl to Pathānkot is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Karnāl to Pathānkot.
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