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How to get fromKathua to Shimlaby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathua to Shimla by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kathua to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 28m

  2. Drive  306.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathua to Shimlacar car 306.1 km
    4h 52m
    ₹3,435–4,961

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Ludhiana Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    9h 4m
    ₹3,468–7,114

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathua to Shimlataxi taxi 306.1 km
    4h 52m
    ₹7,500–9,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kathua to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane DHM - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    6h 15m
    ₹7,461–31,629

  6. Bus via Shimla

    1. Take the bus from Kathua to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    9h 33m

Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Kathua, India and Shimla, India?

You can take a bus from Kathua to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Chandigarh in around 8h 28m.

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