What is the distance between Kargil and Kanwar?

The road distance from Kargil to Kanwar is about 489 km, or 362 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 9 hours of driving; by train or bus it typically takes longer — see the exact options and journey times below.

How do I reach Kanwar from Kargil?

1 complete route connect Kargil and Kanwar, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 16 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹4,490 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

How much does it cost to travel from Kargil to Kanwar?

From ₹4,490 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 Kargil to Kanwar?

The fastest option takes about 16 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Kargil to Kanwar?

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

Kargil to Kanwar distance — routes, cost and how to reach

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Any date1 traveller

By road: ~489 km
Straight line: 362 km
Cheapest: ₹4,490
Fastest: 16h
Travellers: 1

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KargilSrinagar (SXR)

220 km by road

Distance is the real road, not the map line — allow for landslide halts and a night stop.

RedBus HRTC AbhiBus Search buses

₹330–₹660

4.1h

Srinagar (SXR)Amritsar (ATQ)

Non-stop · 253 km

Google Flights Skyscanner

₹3,600–₹5,200

2.9h

AmritsarHoshiarpur

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 146 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

₹410–₹660

6.3h

HoshiarpurKanwar village

54 km · jeep-only track

Motorable road ends at the village; no further vehicle access

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹150–₹300

2.3h

Total for 1 traveller: ₹4,490–₹6,820 one way

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Kargil to Kanwar distance and travel options

The road distance from Kargil to Kanwar is about 489 km (362 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~489 km · 9.4h · ₹5,500–₹7,950 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹5,500–₹7,950 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

11.6h (~489 km) · ₹830–₹1,910 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: Ludhiana Junction (LDH).

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Road conditions worsen in monsoon; landslides possible on NH5
Winter nights near freezing; carry woolens if traveling Dec-Feb

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