What is the distance between Chennai and Chorgi?

The road distance from Chennai to Chorgi is about 3,007 km, or 2,405 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 120 hours of driving; by train or bus it typically takes longer — see the exact options and journey times below.

How do I reach Chorgi from Chennai?

1 complete route connect Chennai and Chorgi, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 26 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹11,940 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Chorgi?

From ₹11,940 per person, depending on how you travel. 1 complete route are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Chorgi?

The fastest option takes about 26 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Chorgi?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 1 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Chennai to Chorgi distance — routes, cost and how to reach

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Chennai to Chorgi distance — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~3,007 km
Straight line: 2,405 km
Cheapest: ₹11,940
Fastest: 26h
Trailhead: 3,800 m

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We search the live web and the booking sites for the real trains, flights and fares on your date, then tell you which plan to book.

ChennaiChennai (MAA)

22 km by road

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹260–₹440

25m

Chennai (MAA)New Delhi (DEL)

Non-stop · 1761 km

Google Flights Skyscanner

₹6,250–₹9,450

New Delhi (DEL)Leh (IXL)

Non-stop · 622 km

Google Flights Skyscanner

₹3,600–₹5,200

3.4h

LehKargil town

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 277 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹780–₹1,250

12h

Night halt · Kargil town

Night halt · standard

Last sizeable town with hotels, guesthouses and ATMs before the high-altitude approach

Booking.com Hotels nearby

₹1,050–₹2,050

overnight

KargilChorgi

12 km on foot · 3800 m

Porter or mule support runs ₹800–1,200 per day if you need it.

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free

Total for 1 traveller: ₹11,940–₹18,390 one way

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Chennai to Chorgi distance and travel options

The road distance from Chennai to Chorgi is about 3,007 km (2,405 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~3,007 km · 5d 0h · ₹56,400–₹1,01,500 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹56,400–₹1,01,500 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

6d 6h (~3,007 km) · ₹5,410–₹8,420 per person

Estimated from state and private operator fares for this distance — no single timetable covers every route, so check the operator before booking.

By train

No direct train

No route through here is served by rail in our timetable data. Nearest railhead: Jammu Tawi (JAT).

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Know before you book

Extreme altitude gain; acclimatise in Kargil first
No mobile connectivity beyond Kargil
Weather can close passes without warning
Overnight at Kargil recommended before trek; no huts on route

Permits

Inner Line Permit required for Ladakh non-residents; obtain in Leh or Delhi

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