There are 5 ways to get from Leh to Kashmir Valley by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Fly to Srinagar International Airport
best- Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane IXL - SXR
1h 28m₹7,256–24,566Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
17h 36m₹1,084–1,518Drive 420.4 km
- Drive from Leh to Kashmir Valleycar 420.4 km
6h 22m₹4,797–6,929Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leh to Kashmir Valleytaxi 420.4 km
6h 22m₹9,000–12,000Fly to Jammu Airport, train
- Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane IXL - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Srinagartrain
7h 6m₹8,006–23,116
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leh to Kashmir Valley is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600 and takes 17h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Leh to Kashmir Valley is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Leh to Kashmir Valley. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at Srinagar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
The distance between Leh and Kashmir Valley is 285 km. The road distance is 420.4 km.
The best way to get from Leh to Kashmir Valley without a car is to bus which takes 17h 36m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Leh to Kashmir Valley, including transfers.
Leh to Kashmir Valley bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Leh station.
The best way to get from Leh to Kashmir Valley is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600 and takes 17h 36m.
Leh to Kashmir Valley bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Srinagar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Kashmir Valley is 420 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Leh to Kashmir Valley.
What companies run services between Leh, India and Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, India?
Air India Limited flies from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) twice a week. Alternatively, JKSRTC operates a bus from Leh to Srinagar once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–1,300 and the journey takes 17h 30m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Srinagar International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–22,000
Flights from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Jammu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jammu Tawi to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Chair Car
- ₹720
- Executive Class
- ₹1,325
- 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
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