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

The cheapest way to get from Leh to Varanasi is to bus and train which costs ₹1,900 - ₹8,000 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leh to Varanasi is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Leh and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct bus from Leh to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at Varanasi via Srinagar and Noida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Leh to Varanasi?

The distance between Leh and Varanasi is 1121 km. The road distance is 1640.4 km.

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

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.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Leh to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leh to Varanasi bus from?

Leh to Varanasi bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Leh station.

Bus or fly from Leh to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Leh to Varanasi is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Leh to Varanasi bus arrive?

Leh to Varanasi bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Srinagar station.

Can I drive from Leh to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Varanasi is 1640 km. It takes approximately 21h 42m to drive from Leh to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1519+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Leh to Varanasi - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Leh to Varanasi by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXL - VNS
4h 2m
₹11,106–16,366
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
2. Take the train from Srinagar to Jammu Tawitrain
3. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kashitrain
2d 5h
₹1,904–7,628
Bus, taxi, train
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi
3. Take the bus from Manali to Saharanpurbus
4. Take the train from Saharanpur to Varanasi Jntrain
37h 46m
₹2,500–7,541
Bus, train via Saidpur
1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
2. Take the train from Srinagar to Jammu Tawitrain
3. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Aunrihar Jntrain
2d 1h
₹2,014–8,478
Drive 1,640.4 km
1. Drive from Leh to Varanasicar 1,640.4 km
21h 42m
₹18,405–26,585
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
2. Take the bus from Srinagar to Noidabus
3. Take the bus from Noida to Varanasibus
2d 3h
Bus via Ludhiāna
1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
2. Take the bus from Srinagar to Ludhianabus
3. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Varanasibus
2d 6h

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

35Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

₹10,654Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,121.4 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leh to Varanasi via Srinagar, Srinagar, and Noida in around 2d 3h.

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