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Leh to Delhi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Leh, Ladakh to Delhi, Haryana.

802 kmDistance
16 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8920
Sedan₹10530
SUV₹13780
Innova / MUV₹15440
Tempo Traveller₹17940
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹880
AC Seater₹1440
Non-AC Sleeper₹1280
AC Sleeper₹1840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2300
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Train
Sleeper₹510
Economy₹830
Third AC₹1150
Second AC₹1630
First AC₹2280
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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: Leh to Delhi

802 km · ~17h 22m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Leh

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 401

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

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: Leh to Delhi

802 km · ~17h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Leh → Delhi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km

    ~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  3. Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Leh to Delhi

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.

Transport Options

Leh to Delhi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Leh to Delhi is about 802 km by road, roughly 16 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 802 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,920 · Sedan ₹10,530 · SUV ₹13,780 · Innova / MUV ₹15,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,940
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹880 · AC Seater ₹1,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · AC Sleeper ₹1,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹830 · Third AC ₹1,150 · Second AC ₹1,630 · First AC ₹2,280

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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