Getting Around Khanna
Khanna is a city in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, India, and it sits on the Grand Trunk Road, the historic highway that still shapes how people and vehicles move through the area. For a visitor, the practical picture is straightforward: this is a road-and-rail town rather than a city with a metro or tram system, so you'll be relying on trains, intercity buses, and road transport to get in, out, and around.
Rail
Khanna has its own railway station, Khanna railway station, which lies on the Ambala–Attari line. That makes the train a realistic option for reaching the city from elsewhere in Punjab and beyond, and for day trips along the same corridor. If you're planning to arrive by rail, check schedules for the Ambala–Attari route and treat the station as your main rail gateway to the city.
Metro and Tram
There is no metro or tram network in Khanna. Visitors should not expect urban rail of that kind here; getting around within the city is done by road.
Buses and Other Public Transport
Long-distance buses serve Khanna, and they're a practical way to connect with major cities. FlixBus, for example, runs a Khanna–Delhi route with a few departures daily, most of them in the very early hours of the morning, so plan your onward travel with that timing in mind.
Khanna has two FlixBus boarding points, both on Grand Trunk Road in the Narrottam Nagar/Moti Nagar area and both named in relation to the Crime Branch Police Station — one opposite it and one in front of it. Confirm which of the two your ticket specifies before you head out, since they are close together but distinct.
On the Delhi end, FlixBus drops passengers at a wide range of stops across the city and into Noida, including Kashmere Gate ISBT, Anand Vihar ISBT, Majnu Ka Tilla, Dhaula Kuan, Mahipalpur, Ashram Metro Station, and an RK Ashram lounge stop. If you're continuing into Delhi, pick the stop closest to your final destination when you book.
Booking is flexible: tickets can be purchased online, through the app, or at a Flixshop, and you don't need to print anything — showing a QR code is enough. Payment can be made by debit or credit card, PayPal, or Google Pay, with cash sometimes available onboard or at sales points. Fares vary by date, time, and how early you book, so booking ahead generally works in your favour. Most buses offer free Wi-Fi, power outlets, reclining seats with extra legroom, luggage storage, and toilets, though these are subject to availability. One checked bag and one hand bag are included free, and real-time bus tracking is available so you can follow your bus's progress.
Walkability
Khanna's layout centres on the Grand Trunk Road corridor, where the main bus boarding points are located.
Getting There from the Airport
The reference material does not identify an airport serving Khanna or describe airport transfers. The most reliable approach is to fly into a major regional airport and then continue by train via Khanna railway station on the Ambala–Attari line, or by long-distance bus — the FlixBus Khanna–Delhi route shows that direct coach connections to and from major cities are available, and from Delhi the network extends onward to many other destinations.
Practical Tips
- Book bus tickets in advance online or via app; fares rise closer to departure and vary by date and time.
- Double-check whether your Khanna boarding point is the north or south stop on Grand Trunk Road — they sit on opposite sides of the Crime Branch Police Station.
- You don't need to print bus tickets; a QR code on your phone is sufficient.
- Early-morning departures are common on the Khanna–Delhi route, so arrange your transfer to the stop accordingly.
- Use the train for connections along the Ambala–Attari line, and buses for direct long-distance links.
- Take advantage of onboard Wi-Fi, power outlets, and real-time tracking where offered, but treat them as subject to availability.