There are 6 ways to get from New Delhi to Leh by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus), or night bus
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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane DEL - IXL
2h 37m₹7,136–17,797Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Jispabus FlixBus IN0210A / ...
- Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
31h 40m₹2,161–5,472Train, bus, taxi via Ambāla
- Take the train from New Delhi to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kiratpur Sahibtrain
- Take the bus from Kiratpur Sahib to Manali Private Bus Standbus
- Take the taxi from Manali Private Bus Stand to Keylongtaxi
- Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
27h 50m₹2,830–6,272Drive 912.8 km
- Drive from New Delhi to Lehcar 912.8 km
14h 8m₹10,231–14,777Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from New Delhi to Amb Andauratrain
- Take the bus from Amb to Bir Tibetan Colonybus
- Take the taxi from Bir Tibetan Colony to Keylongtaxi
- Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
31h 31m₹4,259–7,759Night bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Kullunightbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bhuntar to FlixBus Jispabus
- Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
33h 35m₹2,269–4,778
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Leh is to train and bus and taxi via Ambāla which costs ₹2,800 - ₹6,500 and takes 27h 50m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Leh is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi to Leh. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT and arriving at Leh via Keylong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 40m.
The distance between New Delhi and Leh is 646 km. The road distance is 912.8 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Leh without a car is to train and bus and taxi via Ambāla which takes 27h 50m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from New Delhi to Leh, including transfers.
New Delhi to Leh bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT station.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Leh is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 31h 40m.
New Delhi to Leh bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Jispa station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi to Leh is 913 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from New Delhi to Leh.
What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Leh, India?
Spicejet, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Limited fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to Leh via FlixBus Jispa and Keylong in around 31h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kiratpur Sahib
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from New Delhi to Amb Andaura
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 080-46333629
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Travels
Bus from Kiratpur Sahib to Manali Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Website
- Northern Travels
- Phone
- 0191-2577475
- [email protected]
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Keylong to Leh
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,100
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Keylong to Leh
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,100
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Keylong to Leh
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,100
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Keylong to Leh
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,100
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Amb to Bir Tibetan Colony
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
Night bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Kullu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,600
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Adult
- ₹700–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Jispa
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bhuntar to FlixBus Jispa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–3,200
Ashtivinaya Travels
- Phone
- +91 98 16 02 42 88
- Website
- ashtvinayaktravels.com
Bharat Booking Holidays
- Phone
- +91 98 16 34 86 36
- Website
- bharatbooking.com
Cab Adviser Tours
- Phone
- +91 62 80 77 71 42
- Website
- cabadvisertours.in
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