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How to get fromShimla to Kathuaby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to Pathankot Cantttrain train 14503
    7h 22m
    ₹3,287–5,432

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankotbus bus 10 / ...
    9h 56m
    ₹1,382–2,285

  3. Bus via Ludhiāna

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus bus 259
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Ludhianabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Kathuabus bus
    8h 38m

  4. Drive  306.8 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Kathuacar car 306.8 km
    4h 49m
    ₹3,443–4,973

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus via Shimla

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Ludhianabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Kathuabus bus
    10h

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  • Distance: 408.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Kathua via Chandigarh and Ludhiana in around 8h 38m.

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