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Chandigarh to Kargil

The distance from Chandigarh to Kargil is about 537 km by road, roughly 10.5 hours (estimated). Kargil has direct bus connections with Leh, Srinagar, and Padum. Shared Jeeps make

537 kmDistance

10.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹6010

Sedan₹7080

SUV₹9280

Innova / MUV₹10400

Tempo Traveller₹12110

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹590

AC Seater₹970

Non-AC Sleeper₹860

AC Sleeper₹1240

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1550

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Train

Sleeper₹350

Economy₹570

Third AC₹780

Second AC₹1100

First AC₹1530

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Chandigarh to Kargil is about 537 km by road, roughly 10.5 hours (estimated). Kargil has direct bus connections with Leh, Srinagar, and Padum. Shared Jeeps make a faster, more expensive alternative to the buses, they leave from near the Bus depot, on main Bazaar.

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By Car: Chandigarh to Kargil

537 km · ~11h 24m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Chandigarh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 269
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 419
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kargil
Kargil, Ladakh
Hotels in Kargil

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Chandigarh to Kargil

537 km · ~11h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Chandigarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chandigarh → Kargil
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~537 km
~11h 56m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,550
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Arrive in Kargil
Kargil, Ladakh
Hotels in Kargil

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chandigarh to Kargil

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.