There are 5 ways to get from Leh to Banihāl by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Jammu Airport, train
best- Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane IXL - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Banihaltrain
5h 27m₹6,046–23,366Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
- Take the bus from Srinagar to Banihalbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
21h 13m₹1,494–2,728Drive 507.3 km
- Drive from Leh to Banihālcar 507.3 km
7h 26m₹4,931–7,123Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leh to Banihāltaxi 507.3 km
7h 26m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Srinagar International Airport, train
- Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane IXL - SXR
- Take the train from Srinagar to Banihaltrain
3h 25m₹6,286–27,516
Leh to Banihāl by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leh to Banihāl is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800 and takes 21h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Leh to Banihāl is to fly and train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Leh to Banihāl. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at Banihal via Srinagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.
The distance between Leh and Banihāl is 447 km. The road distance is 507.3 km.
The best way to get from Leh to Banihāl without a car is to bus which takes 21h 13m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Leh to Banihāl, including transfers.
Leh to Banihāl bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Leh station.
Leh to Banihāl bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Srinagar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Banihāl is 507 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Leh to Banihāl.
There are four+ hotels available in Banihāl.
What companies run services between Leh, India and Banihāl, India?
You can take a bus from Leh to Banihal via Srinagar and Srinagar in around 21h 13m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Srinagar International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–21,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jammu Tawi to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,245
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Chair Car
- ₹677
- Executive Class
- ₹1,245
Train from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 0191-2577475
- [email protected]
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Leh to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,300
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
- Phone
- +91 72199 79797
- Website
- Kissan Travels Pilani
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Kissan Travels Pilani
- Website
- Jeet Ram Motors
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Jeet Ram Motors
- Phone
- +91 7020566333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cherry Collars
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Gulshan Bus
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gulshan Bus
- Phone
- +91 99456 00000
- Website
- New Pal Travels
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- New Pal Travels
- Website
- Star World Holidays
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Star World Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- Baru travels
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Baru travels
- Phone
- +91 87690 12747
- Website
- Somnath Travels
Bus from Srinagar to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Somnath Travels
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