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Kargil to Gorakhpur

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

1441 kmDistance
28.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15950
Sedan₹18830
SUV₹24650
Innova / MUV₹27580
Tempo Traveller₹32000
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1590
AC Seater₹2590
Non-AC Sleeper₹2310
AC Sleeper₹3310
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4080
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Train
Sleeper₹890
Economy₹1470
Third AC₹2050
Second AC₹2910
First AC₹4060
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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 Gorakhpur

1441 km · ~31h 29m · About 29h of driving split over 4 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. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 360

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 510

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 660

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

  7. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 721

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 871

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1021

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

  10. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1081

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1231

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1381

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

  13. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gorakhpur

    Gorakhpur, Uttar 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 Gorakhpur

1441 km · ~32h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~721 km

    ~16h 1m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 721)

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

  4. change point 1 → Gorakhpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~721 km

    ~16h 1m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  5. Arrive in Gorakhpur

    Gorakhpur, Uttar 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 Gorakhpur

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 Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kargil to Gorakhpur is about 1441 km by road, roughly 28.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1441 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,950 · Sedan ₹18,830 · SUV ₹24,650 · Innova / MUV ₹27,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,000
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · AC Sleeper ₹3,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹890 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,050 · Second AC ₹2,910 · First AC ₹4,060

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

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