There are 6 ways to get from Kathua to Himachal Pradesh by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Chandīgarh
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus FlixBus IN0121A
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
8h 18m₹1,431–3,163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
13h 44m₹665–2,086Train, bus
- Take the train from Kathua to Ludhiana Jntrain
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
9h 32m₹674–3,740Drive 306.1 km
- Drive from Kathua to Shimlacar 306.1 km
4h 52m₹3,456–4,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kathua to Shimlataxi 306.1 km
4h 52m₹7,500–9,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kathua to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain
- Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi
10h 48m₹2,564–5,573
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathua to Himachal Pradesh is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kathua to Himachal Pradesh is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathua to Himachal Pradesh. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur and arriving at Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Isbt-43 and Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Kathua and Himachal Pradesh is 376 km. The road distance is 306.1 km.
The best way to get from Kathua to Himachal Pradesh without a car is to bus via Chandīgarh which takes 8h 18m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Kathua to Himachal Pradesh, including transfers.
Kathua to Himachal Pradesh bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur station.
Kathua to Himachal Pradesh bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathua to Himachal Pradesh is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Kathua to Himachal Pradesh.
There are 633+ hotels available in Himachal Pradesh.
What companies run services between Kathua, India and Himachal Pradesh, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kathua to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur, FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, Isbt-43, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kathua to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kathua to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹350–460
- AC Himdhara
- ₹440–650
Bus from Pathankot to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,200
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹550–800
- AC Himdhara
- ₹850–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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