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Kargil to Dharamsala

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

339 kmDistance

6.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹3830

Sedan₹4510

SUV₹5910

Innova / MUV₹6640

Tempo Traveller₹7760

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹370

AC Seater₹610

Non-AC Sleeper₹540

AC Sleeper₹780

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1000

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Train

Sleeper₹230

Economy₹370

Third AC₹500

Second AC₹710

First AC₹980

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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.

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By Car: Kargil to Dharamsala

339 km · ~7h 7m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kargil
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
189 km · 3h 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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 Dharamsala

339 km · ~7h 32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

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.
Kargil → Dharamsala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~339 km
~7h 32m|Tentative fare ₹370–₹1,000
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Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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 Dharamsala

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.

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