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Kargil to Ranthambhore National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kargil, Ladakh to Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan.

1235 kmDistance
24.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13690
Sedan₹16160
SUV₹21150
Innova / MUV₹23670
Tempo Traveller₹27470
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1360
AC Seater₹2220
Non-AC Sleeper₹1980
AC Sleeper₹2840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3510
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Train
Sleeper₹770
Economy₹1270
Third AC₹1760
Second AC₹2500
First AC₹3490
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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 Ranthambhore National Park

1235 km · ~26h 42m · About 25h of driving split over 3 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. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

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

  7. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 823

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 973

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1123

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

  10. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ranthambhore National Park

    Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan

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 Ranthambhore National Park

1235 km · ~27h 28m · 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) · ~618 km

    ~13h 44m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 618)

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

  4. change point 1 → Ranthambhore National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~618 km

    ~13h 44m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780

  5. Arrive in Ranthambhore National Park

    Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan

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 Ranthambhore National Park

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 Ranthambhore National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kargil to Ranthambhore National Park is about 1235 km by road, roughly 24.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1235 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,690 · Sedan ₹16,160 · SUV ₹21,150 · Innova / MUV ₹23,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,470
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,360 · AC Seater ₹2,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,980 · AC Sleeper ₹2,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹770 · Economy ₹1,270 · Third AC ₹1,760 · Second AC ₹2,500 · First AC ₹3,490

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

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