Kargil to Vasco da Gama
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kargil, Ladakh to Vasco da Gama, Goa.
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 Vasco da Gama
2788 km · ~60h 26m · About 56h of driving split over 7 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.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 398Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 797Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 947Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1097Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1195Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1345Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1593Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1743Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1893Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1991Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2141Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2291Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2390Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Vasco da GamaVasco da Gama, Goa
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 Vasco da Gama
2788 km · ~61h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 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) · ~929 km
~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 929)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vasco da Gama. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~929 km
~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1859)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vasco da Gama. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Vasco da Gama
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~929 km
~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Arrive in Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama, Goa
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 Vasco da Gama
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 Vasco da Gama: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kargil to Vasco da Gama is about 2788 km by road, roughly 55.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2788 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,770 · Sedan ₹36,340 · SUV ₹47,550 · Innova / MUV ₹53,170 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,640
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,070 · AC Seater ₹5,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,460 · AC Sleeper ₹6,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,700 · Economy ₹2,820 · Third AC ₹3,930 · Second AC ₹5,610 · First AC ₹7,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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