Jammu to Leh
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 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: Jammu to Leh
387 km · ~8h 24m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Jammu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KishtwarAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m 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: Jammu to Leh
387 km · ~8h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jammu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jammu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jammu → Leh
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~387 km
~8h 36m|Tentative fare ₹430–₹1,130
Usual tea / meal halts: Bunjwah (~170 km)
- 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: Jammu 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.
Jammu to Leh: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jammu to Leh is about 387 km by road, roughly 7.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 387 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹14,816 · Ertiga ₹18,879 · Innova ₹19,692 · Innova Crysta ₹24,256 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹33,508
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹430 · AC Seater ₹700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹620 · AC Sleeper ₹890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,130
- Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹420 · Third AC ₹570 · Second AC ₹800 · First AC ₹1,110
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 Jammu to Leh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Patnitop75 km from Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir
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