There are 4 ways to get from Delhi to Leh by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane DEL - IXL
2h 32m₹8,136–17,797Train, bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kiratpur Sahibtrain
- Take the bus from Kiratpur Sahib to Manali Private Bus Standbus
- Take the taxi from Manali Private Bus Stand to Keylongtaxi
- Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
27h 50m₹2,830–6,272Drive 911.4 km
- Drive from Delhi to Lehcar 911.4 km
14h 7m₹10,403–15,026Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmirbus Delhi, Delhi State - Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir
46h 6m
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Leh is to train and bus and taxi which costs ₹2,800 - ₹6,500 and takes 27h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Leh is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Leh. However, there are services departing from Karol Bagh Terminal and arriving at Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir via Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 6m.
The distance between Delhi and Leh is 646 km. The road distance is 911.4 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Leh without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 27h 50m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Delhi to Leh, including transfers.
Delhi to Leh bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Leh is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 46h 6m.
Delhi to Leh bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Leh is 911 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Delhi to Leh.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Leh, India?
Spicejet, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Limited fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir every 3 hours, and the journey takes 44h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kiratpur Sahib
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 080-46333629
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Travels
Bus from Kiratpur Sahib to Manali Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Website
- Northern Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,000
Ashtivinaya Travels
- Phone
- +91 98 16 02 42 88
- Website
- ashtvinayaktravels.com
Bharat Booking Holidays
- Phone
- +91 98 16 34 86 36
- Website
- bharatbooking.com
Cab Adviser Tours
- Phone
- +91 62 80 77 71 42
- Website
- cabadvisertours.in
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