What is the cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh?

The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh is to bus and taxi which costs ₹2,500 - ₹6,000 and takes 24h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh?

The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Rishīkesh and Ladakh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Ladakh. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Leh via Dehradun, FlixBus Kullu and Keylong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.

How far is it from Rishīkesh to Ladakh?

The distance between Rishīkesh and Ladakh is 464 km. The road distance is 851.1 km.

How do I travel from Rishīkesh to Ladakh without a car?

The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 24h 33m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹6,000.

How long does it take to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rishīkesh to Ladakh bus from?

Rishīkesh to Ladakh bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Rishikesh station.

Bus or fly from Rishīkesh to Ladakh?

The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 20m.

Where does the Rishīkesh to Ladakh bus arrive?

Rishīkesh to Ladakh bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Dehradun station.

Can I drive from Rishīkesh to Ladakh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Ladakh is 851 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Rishīkesh to Ladakh.

Where can I stay near Ladakh?

There are 249+ hotels available in Ladakh.

Rishīkesh to Ladakh - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Ladakh by plane, bus, taxi, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane DED - IXL
4h 28m
₹11,198–19,457
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Chandigarhtrain
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Jispabus
3. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
32h 34m
₹2,048–6,252
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Manalibus
2. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi
3. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
24h 33m
₹2,516–6,003
Drive 851.1 km
1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Lehcar 851.1 km
13h 43m
₹9,527–13,760
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Dehradunbus
2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Kullubus
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kullu to FlixBus Jispabus
4. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
34h 20m

Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

₹10,016Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Ladakh, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rishikesh to Leh via Dehradun, Kullu, FlixBus Kullu, FlixBus Jispa, and Keylong in around 34h 20m.

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