There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Kathua by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Pathankot Cantttrain 14503
7h 22m₹3,287–5,432Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankotbus 10 / ...
9h 56m₹1,382–2,285Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpurbus FlixBus IN0121A / ...
8h 41m₹1,403–3,183Drive 306.8 km
- Drive from Shimla to Kathuacar 306.8 km
4h 49m₹3,473–5,016Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kathuataxi 306.8 km
4h 49m₹7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kathua is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kathua is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur via Zirakpur and FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Shimla and Kathua is 408 km. The road distance is 306.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kathua without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 22m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Shimla to Kathua, including transfers.
Shimla to Kathua bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Kathua bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Zirakpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kathua is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Shimla to Kathua.
There are 14+ hotels available in Kathua.
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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,200
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- AC Himdhara
- ₹750–1,100
- AC
- ₹700–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,500
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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