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Kargil to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kargil, Ladakh to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

2249 kmDistance
45 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24840
Sedan₹29340
SUV₹38380
Innova / MUV₹42930
Tempo Traveller₹49780
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2470
AC Seater₹4050
Non-AC Sleeper₹3600
AC Sleeper₹5170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6350
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Train
Sleeper₹1380
Economy₹2280
Third AC₹3180
Second AC₹4530
First AC₹6330
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Kargil to Ambika Kalna

2249 km · ~48h 19m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kargil

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 450

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 600

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 750

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 900

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1050

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1200

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1349

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1499

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1649

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1799

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1949

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2099

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ambika Kalna

    Ambika Kalna, West Bengal

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: Kargil to Ambika Kalna

2249 km · ~50h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kargil

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kargil. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kargil → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~750 km

    ~16h 40m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 750)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ambika Kalna. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~750 km

    ~16h 40m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1499)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ambika Kalna. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~750 km

    ~16h 40m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150

  7. Arrive in Ambika Kalna

    Ambika Kalna, West Bengal

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

By Train: Kargil to Ambika Kalna

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.

Transport Options

Kargil to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kargil to Ambika Kalna is about 2249 km by road, roughly 45 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2249 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,840 · Sedan ₹29,340 · SUV ₹38,380 · Innova / MUV ₹42,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,780
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,470 · AC Seater ₹4,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,600 · AC Sleeper ₹5,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,350
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,280 · Third AC ₹3,180 · Second AC ₹4,530 · First AC ₹6,330

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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