Kargil to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kargil, Ladakh to Kannur, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Kannur
3280 km · ~70h 56m · About 66h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kargil
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 410Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 560Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 710Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 820Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 970Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1120Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1230Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1380Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1530Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1640Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1790Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1940Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2050Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2200Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2350Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2460Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2610Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2760Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2870Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3020Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3170Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Kannur
3280 km · ~72h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~820 km
~18h 13m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 820)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~820 km
~18h 13m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1640)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~820 km
~18h 13m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2460)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~820 km
~18h 13m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Arrive in Kannur
Kannur, Kerala
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 Kannur
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 Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kargil to Kannur is about 3280 km by road, roughly 65.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3280 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,180 · Sedan ₹42,740 · SUV ₹55,910 · Innova / MUV ₹62,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹72,460
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,610 · AC Seater ₹5,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,250 · AC Sleeper ₹7,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,230
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,000 · Economy ₹3,310 · Third AC ₹4,620 · Second AC ₹6,590 · First AC ₹9,210
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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