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Leh to Gandhinagar

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

1698 kmDistance
34 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18780
Sedan₹22170
SUV₹29020
Innova / MUV₹32460
Tempo Traveller₹37660
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1870
AC Seater₹3060
Non-AC Sleeper₹2720
AC Sleeper₹3910
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4800
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Train
Sleeper₹1050
Economy₹1730
Third AC₹2410
Second AC₹3430
First AC₹4780
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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 Gandhinagar

1698 km · ~36h 38m · About 34h of driving split over 4 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. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 425

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 575

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 725

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

  7. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 849

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 999

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1149

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

  10. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1274

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1424

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1574

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

  13. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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 Gandhinagar

1698 km · ~37h 44m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~849 km

    ~18h 52m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,430

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 849)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gandhinagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Gandhinagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~849 km

    ~18h 52m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,430

  5. Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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 Gandhinagar

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 Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Leh to Gandhinagar is about 1698 km by road, roughly 34 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1698 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,780 · Sedan ₹22,170 · SUV ₹29,020 · Innova / MUV ₹32,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,660
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,870 · AC Seater ₹3,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,720 · AC Sleeper ₹3,910 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,050 · Economy ₹1,730 · Third AC ₹2,410 · Second AC ₹3,430 · First AC ₹4,780

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

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