There are 7 ways to get from Leh to Varanasi by plane, bus, taxi, train, 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 Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXL - VNS
5h 17m₹12,627–21,766Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
- Take the train from Srinagar to Jammu Tawitrain
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Aunrihar Jntrain
2d 1h₹2,014–8,478Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
- Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi
- Take the bus from Manali to Saharanpurbus
- Take the train from Saharanpur to Varanasi Jntrain
37h 46m₹2,500–7,541Drive 1,640.4 km
- Drive from Leh to Varanasicar 1,640.4 km
21h 42m₹18,722–27,042Bus via Srinagar
- Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
- Take the bus from Srinagar to Faridabad, Haryanabus
- Take the bus from Faridabad, Haryana to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
2d 2hBus
- Take the bus from Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2d 13hBus, train via Delhi
- Take the bus from Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi, Delhi Statebus
- Take the bus from Avantika Sec 1 to Anand Vihar ISBT Main Roadbus
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Varanasi Citytrain
2d 19h
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leh to Varanasi is to bus and taxi and train which costs ₹2,500 - ₹8,000 and takes 37h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Leh to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Leh to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Srinagar and Faridabad, Haryana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Leh and Varanasi is 1122 km. The road distance is 1640.4 km.
The best way to get from Leh to Varanasi without a car is to bus and taxi and train which takes 37h 46m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Leh to Varanasi, including transfers.
Leh to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir station.
The best way to get from Leh to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Srinagar, which costs and takes 2 days 2h.
Leh to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Varanasi is 1640 km. It takes approximately 21h 42m to drive from Leh to Varanasi.
What companies run services between Leh, India and Varanasi, India?
Spicejet, IndiGo Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Srinagar, Srinagar, and Faridabad, Haryana in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Saharanpur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Srinagar to Jammu Tawi
- 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
Train from Jammu Tawi to Aunrihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
Train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Phone
- 0191-2577475
- [email protected]
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Leh to Keylong
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,100
- 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
Bus from Leh to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,300
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,000
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