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How to get fromShimla to Ladakhby bus, plane, night bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Ladakh by bus, plane, night bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane plane IXC - IXL
    4h 39m
    ₹12,988–29,483

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Manalibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus bus
    25h 21m
    ₹2,976–4,441

  3. Bus, night bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus bus 259
    2. Take the night bus from Chandigarh to Manalinightbus night bus
    3. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus bus
    24h 11m
    ₹3,654–5,503

  4. Drive 641.1 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Lehcar car 641.1 km
    10h 29m
    ₹7,192–10,388

  5. Bus, taxi via Bilaspur

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Bilaspurbus bus 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bilaspur to Manalibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus bus
    25h 10m
    ₹3,231–5,345

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,887Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 525.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Ladakh. However, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 34 bus to Hallo Majra, walk to H/Majra, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), then take the taxi to Leh. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, walk to Chandigarh, take the vehicle to Manali, take the taxi to Keylong, then take the bus to Leh.

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