Dehradun to Leh
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Leh, Ladakh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Dehradun to Leh
557 km · ~11h 48m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dehradun
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 279Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 429Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Arrive in LehLeh, Ladakh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Dehradun to Leh
557 km · ~12h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dehradun
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dehradun. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dehradun → Leh
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~557 km
~12h 23m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610
- Arrive in Leh
Leh, Ladakh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Dehradun to Leh
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Dehradun to Leh: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Leh is about 557 km by road, roughly 11.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 557 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹19,246 · Ertiga ₹24,510 · Innova ₹25,563 · Innova Crysta ₹31,502 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹43,459
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹610 · AC Seater ₹1,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹890 · AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,610
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹590 · Third AC ₹810 · Second AC ₹1,140 · First AC ₹1,590
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Leh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Auli60 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Kibber290 km from Dehradun
Himachal Pradesh
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