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

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Leh is to train and night bus and taxi and bus which costs ₹2,700 - ₹8,000 and takes 38h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Leh is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Varanasi and Leh?

No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Leh. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Leh via Chandigarh, FlixBus Aut and Keylong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 11m.

How far is it from Varanasi to Leh?

The distance between Varanasi and Leh is 1121 km. The road distance is 1645.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Varanasi to Leh without a car is to train and night bus and taxi and bus which takes 38h 43m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹8,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Varanasi to Leh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varanasi to Leh bus from?

Varanasi to Leh bus services, operated by Indo Canadian Express, depart from Varanasi station.

Bus or fly from Varanasi to Leh?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Leh is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can bus via FlixBus Aut, which costs and takes 46h 11m.

Where does the Varanasi to Leh bus arrive?

Varanasi to Leh bus services, operated by Indo Canadian Express, arrive at Chandigarh station.

Can I drive from Varanasi to Leh?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Leh is 1645 km. It takes approximately 21h 36m to drive from Varanasi to Leh.

Where can I stay near Leh?

There are 220+ hotels available in Leh.

Varanasi to Leh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, night bus, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Leh by plane, train, night bus, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane VNS - IXL
4h 57m
₹11,114–16,357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Noidabus
2. Take the bus from Noida to Srinagarbus
3. Take the bus from Srinagar to Lehbus
2d 7h
₹2,647–7,029
Train, night bus, taxi, bus
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chandigarhtrain
2. Take the nightbus from Chandigarh to Manalinightbus
3. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi
4. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
38h 43m
₹2,712–7,660
Drive 1,645.4 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Lehcar 1,645.4 km
21h 36m
₹18,461–26,666
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Amb Andauratrain
2. Take the bus from Amb to Bir Tibetan Colonybus
3. Take the taxi from Bir Tibetan Colony to Keylongtaxi
4. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
44h 48m
₹4,508–9,611
Bus via FlixBus Aut
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chandigarhbus
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Aut NH3bus
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Aut to FlixBus Jispabus
4. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
46h 11m

Varanasi to Leh by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

2d 7hAverage Duration

₹2,647Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,121.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Leh, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Leh via Chandigarh, FlixBus Aut, FlixBus Jispa, and Keylong in around 46h 11m.

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