Leh to Gwalior
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Leh, Ladakh to Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1151 km
Approx Duration: 25.6 hrs
Route overview
Leh to Gwalior is about 1151 km by road, roughly 25.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Leh to Gwalior
About 23h of driving split over 3 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.
- 84 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 384. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 534. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 684. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 84 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 767. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 917. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1067. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 84 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Gwalior
By bus: Leh to Gwalior
2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~576 km Takes about 12h 48m. Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,660.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 576). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gwalior. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Gwalior. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~576 km Takes about 12h 48m. Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,660.
- Arrive in Gwalior
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1151 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,760 · Sedan ₹15,060 · SUV ₹19,720 · Innova / MUV ₹22,070 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,620
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,270 · AC Seater ₹2,070 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,840 · AC Sleeper ₹2,650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,270
- Train: Sleeper ₹720 · Economy ₹1,180 · Third AC ₹1,640 · Second AC ₹2,330 · First AC ₹3,250
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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