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Kargil to Kangra

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

356 kmDistance
7.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4020
Sedan₹4730
SUV₹6200
Innova / MUV₹6960
Tempo Traveller₹8130
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹390
AC Seater₹640
Non-AC Sleeper₹570
AC Sleeper₹820
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1050
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹390
Third AC₹530
Second AC₹740
First AC₹1030
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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 Kangra

356 km · ~7h 47m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kargil

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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 & refuel near Chamba

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 56 km · 1h 7m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal 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 Kangra

356 km · ~7h 55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~356 km

    ~7h 55m|Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,050

  3. Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal 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 Kangra

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 Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kargil to Kangra is about 356 km by road, roughly 7.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 356 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,020 · Sedan ₹4,730 · SUV ₹6,200 · Innova / MUV ₹6,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,130
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹390 · AC Seater ₹640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹570 · AC Sleeper ₹820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹390 · Third AC ₹530 · Second AC ₹740 · First AC ₹1,030

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

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