The Rupnagar to Kathua bus route covers approximately 226 kms and takes about 4 hrs 48 mins. A total of 44 direct buses operated by 19 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:25, and the last bus leaves at 23:50.
Major boarding points in Rupnagar include BY PASS POLICE LINE, Bus stand, Ropar, Ropar Bypass, Ropar Police Line, Ropar Toll, Rupnagar, Rupnagar , Rupnagar Bypass, SURJIT HOSIPTAL, while common drop locations in Kathua are Bus stand, KALIBARI CHOWK, Kathaua Main Road, Kathua, Kathua (Kalibari), Kathua Kalibadi Chowk.
RTC and private operators such as Goel Tourist (Regd), Ram Dalal Holidays offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 399 - INR 4599.00 depending on the bus type and features.



