There are 4 ways to get from Kathua to Shimla by bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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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 23 / ...
9h 41m₹1,364–2,221Drive 306.1 km
- Drive from Kathua to Shimlacar 306.1 km
4h 52m₹3,459–4,996Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kathua to Shimlataxi 306.1 km
4h 52m₹7,500–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathua to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kathua to Shimla is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathua to Shimla. 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 Shimla is 376 km. The road distance is 306.1 km.
The best way to get from Kathua to Shimla 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 Shimla, including transfers.
Kathua to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur station.
Kathua to Shimla bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathua to Shimla is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Kathua to Shimla.
There are 645+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Kathua, India and Shimla, 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
- +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
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