Leh to Chitrakote
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Leh, Ladakh to Chitrakote, Chhattisgarh.
Approx Distance: 2227 km
Approx Duration: 49.5 hrs
Route overview
Leh to Chitrakote is about 2227 km by road, roughly 49.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Leh to Chitrakote
About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Leh. 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.
- 145 km (about 2h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 445. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 595. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 745. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 145 km (about 2h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 891. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1041. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1191. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 145 km (about 2h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1336. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1486. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1636. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 145 km (about 2h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1782. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1932. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2082. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 145 km (about 2h 54m of driving) — Arrive in Chitrakote
By bus: Leh to Chitrakote
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Leh. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Leh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Leh → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km Takes about 16h 29m. Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 742). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chitrakote. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km Takes about 16h 29m. Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1485). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chitrakote. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Chitrakote. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km Takes about 16h 29m. Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130.
- Arrive in Chitrakote
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2227 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,600 · Sedan ₹29,050 · SUV ₹38,010 · Innova / MUV ₹42,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,290
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,450 · AC Seater ₹4,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,560 · AC Sleeper ₹5,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,260 · Third AC ₹3,150 · Second AC ₹4,480 · First AC ₹6,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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