There are 5 ways to get from Kathua to Anantnag by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Banihāl
best- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Jammu Tawitrain 11077 / ...
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Banihaltrain 26403 Vande Bharat Exp / ...
8h 27m₹1,268–4,364Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain 11449 / ...
- Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Anantnagtrain 04687 / ...
10h 10m₹1,158–3,514Bus
- Take the bus from Lakhanpur Bypass to Jammu Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Jammu to Banihalbus
8h 33mDrive 231.6 km
- Drive from Kathua to Anantnagcar 231.6 km
3h 36m₹2,596–3,749Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kathua to Anantnagtaxi 231.6 km
3h 36m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathua to Anantnag is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kathua to Anantnag is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathua to Anantnag. However, there are services departing from Lakhanpur Bypass and arriving at Anantnag via Jammu and Banihal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kathua to Anantnag. However, there are services departing from Pathankot Cantt and arriving at Anantnag via Jammu Tawi and Banihal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Kathua and Anantnag is 289 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.
The best way to get from Kathua to Anantnag without a car is to train via Banihāl which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Kathua to Anantnag, including transfers.
Kathua to Anantnag bus services, operated by King Luxuries, depart from Lakhanpur Bypass station.
Kathua to Anantnag train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pathankot Cantt station.
The best way to get from Kathua to Anantnag is to train via Banihāl which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Kathua, India and Anantnag, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kathua to Anantnag via Pathankot Cantt, Jammu Tawi, and Banihal in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathua to Anantnag via Lakhanpur Bypass, Jammu Bus Stand, Jammu, Banihal, and Banihal in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Jammu Tawi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Jammu Tawi to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,245
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Chair Car
- ₹677
- Executive Class
- ₹1,245
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Sh Mata V Devi Katra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Anantnag
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- King Luxuries
Bus from Lakhanpur Bypass to Jammu Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- King Luxuries
- Phone
- 0191-2577475
- [email protected]
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Jammu to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₹300–850
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kathua to Anantnag bus services, operated by King Luxuries, arrive at Jammu Bus Stand station.
Kathua to Anantnag train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jammu Tawi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathua to Anantnag is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Kathua to Anantnag.
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