Kargil to Kuttikkanam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kargil, Ladakh to Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam
3612 km · ~78h 14m · About 72h of driving split over 9 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.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 803Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 953Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1103Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1204Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1354Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1504Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1605Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1755Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1905Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2007Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2157Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2307Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2408Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2558Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2708Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2809Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2959Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3109Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 3211Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3361Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3511Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KuttikkanamKuttikkanam, Kerala
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 Kuttikkanam
3612 km · ~80h 16m · 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) · ~903 km
~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
- Change buses at a major city (around km 903)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km
~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1806)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km
~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2709)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Kuttikkanam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km
~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
- Arrive in Kuttikkanam
Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam
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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kargil to Kuttikkanam is about 3612 km by road, roughly 72.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3612 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹39,830 · Sedan ₹47,060 · SUV ₹61,550 · Innova / MUV ₹68,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹79,760
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,970 · AC Seater ₹6,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,780 · AC Sleeper ₹8,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹10,160
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,200 · Economy ₹3,640 · Third AC ₹5,090 · Second AC ₹7,250 · First AC ₹10,140
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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