Key hubs
Kapurthala airport and railway station
- Airport
- No airport in Kapurthala; the district website names Amritsar (ATQ), about 75 km away. Adampur (AIP) near Jalandhar is also listed by Incredible India.
- Railway station
- Kapurthala (KXH) on the Jalandhar-Firozpur line; services are infrequent, so Jalandhar is the usual railhead
- Getting around
- Taxis and autos operate locally; a private car is best for Kanjli, Sultanpur Lodhi and the Science City
How to reach Kapurthala by air
Kapurthala has no airport. The district website names Amritsar's airport (ATQ), about 75 km away, as the nearest. Incredible India also lists Adampur (AIP) near Jalandhar. Allow about one and a half hours or more by road from Amritsar, depending on traffic.
How to reach Kapurthala by train
Kapurthala station (KXH) is on the Jalandhar-Firozpur line, with infrequent services listed by the district website. Most visitors use Jalandhar, about 24 km away, as the railhead, then continue by road.
How to reach Kapurthala by road
Kapurthala lies on the Jalandhar-Firozpur road, about 24 km and 30 minutes from Jalandhar according to the district website. Private and government buses link it to cities including Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Chandigarh. Outlook Traveller puts it about 162 km from Chandigarh.
Getting around Kapurthala
Taxis and autos operate within the town for short trips. For Kanjli Wetland, Sultanpur Lodhi and the Science City, hire a car with driver, since distances are too long to walk.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kapurthala
- Use a private car and driver; sights are close together in town but spread out around Kanjli, Sultanpur Lodhi and the Science City.
- Carry a scarf or head covering for gurdwaras, and socks for marble floors that can be hot or cold.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.