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How to get fromShimla to Kathuaby taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Shimla to Kathua by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Kathuatrain train 14609
    7h 58m
    ₹2,547–5,232

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Simla to Kalkatrain train 52452 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Pathankot Cantttrain train 14503
    12h 56m
    ₹454–3,628

  3. Bus via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpurbus bus FlixBus IN0121A
    8h 41m
    ₹1,403–3,183

  4. Drive 306.8 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Kathuacar car 306.8 km
    4h 49m
    ₹3,442–4,972

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kathuataxi taxi 306.8 km
    4h 49m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  6. Bus, fly to Jammu Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane IXC - IXJ
    3. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kathuatrain train
    6h 23m
    ₹6,808–19,183

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Kathuatrain train 14609
    8h 54m
    ₹589–2,883

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankotbus bus 10 / ...
    11h 20m
    ₹642–2,085

  9. Bus, fly to Kangra Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane IXC - DHM
    3. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Kathuataxi taxi
    6h 18m
    ₹11,088–48,133

Shimla to Kathua by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹642Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kathua via Zirakpur, Isbt-43, FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, and FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Simla to Kathua via Kalka and Pathankot Cantt in around 12h 56m.

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