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

The cheapest way to get from Srinagar to Leh is to train and bus via Delhi which costs ₹1,600 - ₹6,500 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Srinagar to Leh is to taxi and fly which takes 14h 24m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹36,000.

Is there a direct bus between Srinagar and Leh?

No, there is no direct bus from Srinagar to Leh. However, there are services departing from Gorakhpur and arriving at Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir via Anand Vihar ISBT Main Road and Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Srinagar to Leh?

The distance between Srinagar and Leh is 1056 km. The road distance is 1625.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Srinagar to Leh without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs ₹2,300 - ₹8,500.

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

It takes approximately 14h 24m to get from Srinagar to Leh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Srinagar to Leh bus from?

Srinagar to Leh bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Gorakhpur station.

Where does the Srinagar to Leh bus arrive?

Srinagar to Leh bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Kaushambi station.

Can I drive from Srinagar to Leh?

Yes, the driving distance between Srinagar to Leh is 1625 km. It takes approximately 23h 53m to drive from Srinagar to Leh.

Where can I stay near Leh?

There are 345+ hotels available in Leh.

Srinagar to Leh - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Srinagar to Leh by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Srinagar to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)taxi
2. Fly from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane GOP - IXL
14h 24m
₹14,801–35,169
Train, bus via Delhi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kaptanganj Jn to Anand Vihar Terminaltrain
2. Take the bus from Anand Vihar ISBT Main Road to Rohini Sector-1 Avantikabus
3. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmirbus
2d 13h
₹1,610–6,379
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kaptanganj Jn to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain
2. Take the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagartrain
3. Take the bus from Srinagar to Lehbus
2d 5h
₹2,316–8,119
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Srinagar to Gorakhpurtaxi
2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Delhi, Delhi Statebus
3. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmirbus
2d 11h
Drive 1,625.1 km
1. Drive from Srinagar to Lehcar 1,625.1 km
23h 53m
₹18,240–26,346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Kaushambibus Ac
2. Take the bus from Anand Vihar ISBT Main Road to Rohini Sector-1 Avantikabus
3. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmirbus
2d 15h
₹2,340–6,329

Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights

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17h 6mAverage Duration

₹11,667Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,055.6 km
Duration: 14h 24m

What companies run services between Srinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India and Leh, India?

You can take a vehicle from Srinagar to Leh(Ladakh), Jammu and Kashmir via Kaptanganj Jn, Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, Kaushambi, Anand Vihar ISBT Main Road, Rohini Sector-1 Avantika, and Delhi, Delhi State in around 2d 15h.

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