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Kargil to Patnitop

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kargil, Ladakh to Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir.

Approx Distance: 233 km

Approx Duration: 5.2 hrs

Route overview

Kargil to Patnitop is about 233 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time.

By car: Kargil to Patnitop

About 5h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kargil. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Kokernag. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
83 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Patnitop

By bus: Kargil to Patnitop

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 → Patnitop. AC Seater / Volvo · ~233 km Takes about 5h 11m. Tentative fare ₹260–₹700. Usual tea/meal halts: Kokernag (~170 km).
Arrive in Patnitop

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 233 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,660 · Sedan ₹3,130 · SUV ₹4,110 · Innova / MUV ₹4,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,430
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹700
Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹360 · Second AC ₹500 · First AC ₹680

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

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