Leh to Howrah
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Leh, Ladakh to Howrah, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Howrah
2158 km · ~46h 30m · About 43h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 432Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 582Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 732Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 863Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1013Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1163Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1295Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1445Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1726Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1876Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2026Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Howrah
2158 km · ~47h 57m · 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) · ~719 km
~15h 59m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Change buses at a major city (around km 719)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Howrah. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~719 km
~15h 59m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1439)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Howrah. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Howrah
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~719 km
~15h 59m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Arrive in Howrah
Howrah, West Bengal
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 Howrah
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 Howrah: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Leh to Howrah is about 2158 km by road, roughly 43.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2158 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,840 · Sedan ₹28,150 · SUV ₹36,840 · Innova / MUV ₹41,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,370 · AC Seater ₹3,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,450 · AC Sleeper ₹4,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,090
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,190 · Third AC ₹3,050 · Second AC ₹4,350 · First AC ₹6,070
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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