There are 4 ways to get from Ludhiāna to Kathua by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Kathuatrain 12413 / ...
2h 58m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Ludhiana to Pathankotbus Ludhiana - Pathankot
3h 16m₹1,279–2,465Drive 193.4 km
- Drive from Ludhiāna to Kathuacar 193.4 km
2h 42m₹2,183–3,153Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ludhiāna to Kathuataxi 193.4 km
2h 42m₹3,100–3,700
Ludhiāna to Kathua by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludhiāna to Kathua is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ludhiāna to Kathua is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludhiāna to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Ludhiana and arriving at Pathankot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ludhiana Jn and arriving at Kathua. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Ludhiāna and Kathua is 188 km. The road distance is 193.4 km.
The best way to get from Ludhiāna to Kathua without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Ludhiana Jn to Kathua takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ludhiāna to Kathua bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Ludhiana station.
Ludhiāna to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ludhiana Jn station.
The best way to get from Ludhiāna to Kathua is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Ludhiāna, India and Kathua, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ludhiana Jn to Kathua hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Ludhiana to Pathankot twice daily. Tickets cost ₹420–5,250 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ludhiana to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–5,250
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +91 844 844 5504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Punjabi Cab
- Phone
- +91 977 000 0978
- Website
- punjabicab.com
Waho Cabs
- Phone
- +91 769 697 1111
- Website
- wahocabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ludhiāna to Kathua bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Pathankot station.
Ludhiāna to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kathua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludhiāna to Kathua is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Ludhiāna to Kathua.
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