There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Kathua by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarhtaxi
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kathuatrain 14609
6h 57m₹2,988–4,983Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus 179
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kathuatrain 14609
8h 19m₹499–2,632Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankotbus 10 / ...
9h 56m₹1,327–2,285Drive 306.9 km
- Drive from Shimla to Kathuacar 306.9 km
4h 49m₹3,294–4,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kathuataxi 306.9 km
4h 49m₹7,500–9,500Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane IXC - DHM
- Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Kathuataxi
6h 9m₹8,587–19,332
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kathua is to bus and train which costs ₹490 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kathua is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
The distance between Shimla and Kathua is 406 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kathua without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Shimla to Kathua, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kathua is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Shimla to Kathua.
There are 15+ hotels available in Kathua.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kathua, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankot every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹470–1,200 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Kangra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Kathua
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,200
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹470–700
- ORdinary
- ₹650–750
- AC
- ₹700–1,200
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–390
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–390
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–9,500
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shankar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 81 46 73 73 73
- Website
- shankartaxiservice.com
Himalaya Cab
- Phone
- +91 90151-57476
- Website
- himalayacab.com
Dharamshala Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 59 02 70 00
- Website
- dharamshalataxi.com
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
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