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Leh to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Leh, Ladakh to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

319 kmDistance

6.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹3610

Sedan₹4250

SUV₹5570

Innova / MUV₹6260

Tempo Traveller₹7320

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹350

AC Seater₹570

Non-AC Sleeper₹510

AC Sleeper₹730

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹940

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Train

Sleeper₹220

Economy₹350

Third AC₹480

Second AC₹670

First AC₹920

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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.

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By Car: Leh to Dharamsala

319 km · ~6h 43m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Leh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Padum
About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Food & fuel near Padum
169 km · 3h 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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 Dharamsala

319 km · ~7h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

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 → Dharamsala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~319 km
~7h 5m|Tentative fare ₹350–₹940
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Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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 Dharamsala

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.

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