What is the cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Leh?

The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Leh is to drive which costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 11h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Leh?

The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Leh is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹35,000.

Is there a direct bus between Dharamsala and Leh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dharamsala to Leh. However, there are services departing from McLeodganj - Main Square and arriving at Leh via FlixBus Kullu and Keylong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 9m.

How far is it from Dharamsala to Leh?

The distance between Dharamsala and Leh is 656 km. The road distance is 625 km.

How do I travel from Dharamsala to Leh without a car?

The best way to get from Dharamsala to Leh without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 20h 37m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Dharamsala to Leh?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Dharamsala to Leh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dharamsala to Leh bus from?

Dharamsala to Leh bus services, operated by New Prem Bus Service, depart from McLeodganj - Main Square station.

Bus or fly from Dharamsala to Leh?

The best way to get from Dharamsala to Leh is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹35,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 9m.

Where does the Dharamsala to Leh bus arrive?

Dharamsala to Leh bus services, operated by New Prem Bus Service, arrive at Kullu station.

Can I drive from Dharamsala to Leh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala to Leh is 625 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Dharamsala to Leh.

Where can I stay near Leh?

There are 190+ hotels available in Leh.

Dharamsala to Leh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dharamsala to Leh by bus, plane, taxi, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from McLeod Ganj to Unabus
2. Take the bus from Una Una-Amb Rd to Chandigarhbus
3. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane IXC - IXL
7h 50m
Drive 625 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dharamsala to Lehcar 625 km
11h 11m
₹6,114–8,831
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Dharamsala to Keylongtaxi
2. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
20h 37m
₹8,645–10,489
Bus, train to Jammu Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kangra to Pathankotbus
2. Take the train from Pathankot to Jammu Tawitrain
3. Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane IXJ - IXL
10h 29m
₹6,639–24,155
Fly from Kangra Airport
1. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane DHM - IXL
4h 43m
₹18,217–34,479
Bus
1. Take the bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Kullubus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kullu to FlixBus Jispabus
3. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
31h 9m

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

₹5,239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 655.6 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Dharamsala, India and Leh, India?

Spicejet and IndiGo Airlines fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Leh via Kullu, FlixBus Kullu, FlixBus Jispa, and Keylong in around 31h 9m.

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