Kochi to Leh
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kochi, Kerala to Leh, Ladakh.
Approx Distance: 3506 km
Approx Duration: 77.9 hrs
Route overview
Kochi to Leh is about 3506 km by road, roughly 77.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Kochi to Leh
About 70h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 438. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 588. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 738. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 877. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1027. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1177. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1315. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1465. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1615. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1753. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1903. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2053. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2191. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2341. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2491. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2630. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2780. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2930. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 3068. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3218. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3368. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Arrive in Leh
By bus: Kochi to Leh
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kochi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kochi → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km Takes about 19h 29m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 877). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Leh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km Takes about 19h 29m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1753). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Leh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km Takes about 19h 29m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2630). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Leh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Leh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km Takes about 19h 29m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510.
- Arrive in Leh
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3506 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹38,670 · Sedan ₹45,680 · SUV ₹59,750 · Innova / MUV ₹66,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹77,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,860 · AC Seater ₹6,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,610 · AC Sleeper ₹8,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,130 · Economy ₹3,540 · Third AC ₹4,940 · Second AC ₹7,040 · First AC ₹9,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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