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How to get fromVaranasi to Kathuaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Kathua by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane plane VNS - ATQ
    2. Take the taxi from Amritsar-Airport-ATQ to Kathuataxi taxi
    6h 4m
    ₹10,514–15,807

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Ludhianabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Kathuabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    26h 42m
    ₹1,247–3,923

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Pathankot Cantttrain train 12237 / ...
    20h 30m
    ₹1,391–5,155

  4. Drive  1,224.4 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kathuacar car 1,224.4 km
    14h 36m
    ₹13,704–19,795

  5. Fly to Kangra Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane VNS - DHM
    2. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Kathuataxi taxi
    5h 50m
    ₹13,414–26,107

  6. Fly to Jammu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane VNS - IXJ
    2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain train
    7h 37m
    ₹9,294–21,157

  7. Bus via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Ludhianabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Kathuabus bus
    27h 34m
    ₹1,515–3,715

  8. Train via Kashi

    1. Take the train from Kashi to Pathankot Cantttrain train 13151
    28h 18m
    ₹1,408–5,284

Varanasi to Kathua by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,197.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Pathankot Cantt twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–4,100 and the journey takes 20h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Kathua via Ludhiana in around 26h 42m.

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