There are 5 ways to get from Jammu to Kathua by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jammu to Lakhenpurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
1h 43mBus via FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Jammu - BC Road to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpurbus FlixBus IN0121F / ...
2h 38m₹873–1,232Train
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain 11078 / ...
2h 12m₹990–2,175Drive 85.2 km
- Drive from Jammu to Kathuacar 85.2 km
1h 12m₹954–1,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jammu to Kathuataxi 85.2 km
1h 12m₹2,000–2,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jammu to Kathua is to drive which costs ₹950 - ₹1,400 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Jammu to Kathua is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Jammu to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Jammu and arriving at Lakhenpur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Jammu to Kathua. However, there are services departing from Jammu Tawi and arriving at Pathankot Cantt via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Jammu and Kathua is 106 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.
The best way to get from Jammu to Kathua without a car is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Jammu to Kathua, including transfers.
Jammu to Kathua bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Jammu station.
Jammu to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jammu Tawi station.
The best way to get from Jammu to Kathua is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Jammu, India and Kathua, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Jammu to Lakhenpur every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantt hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Jammu to Lakhenpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Jammu to Lakhenpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Jammu to Lakhenpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Jammu - BC Road to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–440
- Website
- FlixBus India
- kingluxuries81@gmail.com
- Website
- King Luxuries
Bus from FlixBus Jammu - BC Road to FlixBus Pathankot - Lakhanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- King Luxuries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,500
Jagat Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 86 27 06 58,
- Website
- jagattravels.com
Jammu Katra Taxi Service
Northway Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 97 30 50 50
- Website
- northwaytravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Jammu to Kathua bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Lakhenpur station.
Jammu to Kathua train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pathankot Cantt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jammu to Kathua is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Jammu to Kathua.
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