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Kargil to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kargil, Ladakh to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

3125 kmDistance
62.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,07,606
Ertiga₹1,37,138
Innova₹1,43,044
Innova Crysta₹1,76,175
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,43,450

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,440
AC Seater₹5,630
Non-AC Sleeper₹5,000
AC Sleeper₹7,190
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8,800
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Train
Sleeper₹1,910
Economy₹3,160
Third AC₹4,410
Second AC₹6,280
First AC₹8,780
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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 Bangalore

3125 km · ~67h 10m · About 63h of driving split over 7 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. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 446

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 596

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 746

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

  7. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 893

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1043

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1193

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

  10. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1339

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1489

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1639

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

  13. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1786

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1936

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2086

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

  16. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2232

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2382

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2532

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

  19. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2679

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2829

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2979

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

  22. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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 Bangalore

3125 km · ~69h 24m · 4 bus rides with 3 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) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 781)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1563)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2344)

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

  8. change point 3 → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  9. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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 Bangalore

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.

Kargil to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kargil to Bangalore is about 3125 km by road, roughly 62.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3125 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,07,606 · Ertiga ₹1,37,138 · Innova ₹1,43,044 · Innova Crysta ₹1,76,175 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,43,450
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,440 · AC Seater ₹5,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,000 · AC Sleeper ₹7,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,910 · Economy ₹3,160 · Third AC ₹4,410 · Second AC ₹6,280 · First AC ₹8,780

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

Want the full Bangalore guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kargil to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Dalhousie290 km from Kargil

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. Naina Devi470 km from Kargil

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. Ambala610 km from Kargil

    Haryana

  4. Alwar1015 km from Kargil

    Rajasthan

  5. Agar Malwa1570 km from Kargil

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Aundha Nagnath2170 km from Kargil

    Maharashtra

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Kargil to Bangalore (about 62.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Kargil
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

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