There are 5 ways to get from Kathua to Ambāla by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Ambala Citytrain 11078 / ...
5h 7m₹1,058–2,614Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur to FlixBus Ambalabus FlixBus IN0121A / ...
6h 21m₹1,126–2,263Drive 286.6 km
- Drive from Kathua to Ambālacar 286.6 km
4h 16m₹3,241–4,682Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kathua to Ambālataxi 286.6 km
4h 16m₹4,300–5,500Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Kathua to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi
- Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane DHM - IXC
- Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Ambalabus
4h 23m₹7,761–24,379
Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathua to Ambāla is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kathua to Ambāla is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathua to Ambāla. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur and arriving at FlixBus Ambala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kathua to Ambāla. However, there are services departing from Pathankot Cantt and arriving at Ambala City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Kathua and Ambāla is 294 km. The road distance is 286.6 km.
The best way to get from Kathua to Ambāla without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kathua to Ambāla, including transfers.
Kathua to Ambāla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur station.
Kathua to Ambāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pathankot Cantt station.
The best way to get from Kathua to Ambāla is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Kathua, India and Ambāla, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pathankot Cantt to Ambala City 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur to FlixBus Ambala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹480–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Ambala City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur to FlixBus Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–5,500
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kathua to Ambāla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Ambala station.
Kathua to Ambāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathua to Ambāla is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Kathua to Ambāla.
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