There are 4 ways to get from New Delhi to Leh by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane DEL - IXL
2h 37m₹8,636–22,797Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmirbus Delhi, Delhi State - Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir
46h 18m₹762–2,789Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from New Delhi 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 56m₹3,732–6,660Drive 909.4 km
- Drive from New Delhi to Lehcar 909.4 km
14h 14m₹10,223–14,767
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Leh is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,800 and takes 46h 18m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Leh is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi to Leh. However, there are services departing from Shivaji Stadium Terminal and arriving at Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir via Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 18m.
The distance between New Delhi and Leh is 646 km. The road distance is 909.4 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Leh without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 27h 56m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from New Delhi to Leh, including transfers.
New Delhi to Leh bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Leh is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,800 and takes 46h 18m.
New Delhi to Leh bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi to Leh is 909 km. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from New Delhi to Leh.
What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Leh, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Limited fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) hourly. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹750–2,700 and the journey takes 44h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–19,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Kiratpur Sahib
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 080-46333629
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernbuses.com
Bus from Kiratpur Sahib to Manali Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Website
- https://www.northernbuses.com/
- 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
- https://www.jksrtc.co.in/
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir
- Ave. Duration
- 44h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,700
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,300
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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