Leh to Kovalam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Leh, Ladakh to Kovalam, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 3728 km
Approx Duration: 82.8 hrs
Route overview
Leh to Kovalam is about 3728 km by road, roughly 82.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Leh to Kovalam
About 75h of driving split over 9 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.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 414. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 564. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 714. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 828. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 978. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1128. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1243. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1393. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1543. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1657. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1807. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1957. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2071. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2221. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2371. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2485. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2635. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2785. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2900. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3050. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3200. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 3314. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3464. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3614. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Arrive in Kovalam
By bus: Leh to Kovalam
4 bus rides with 3 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) · ~932 km Takes about 20h 43m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 932). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~932 km Takes about 20h 43m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1864). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~932 km Takes about 20h 43m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2796). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Kovalam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~932 km Takes about 20h 43m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660.
- Arrive in Kovalam
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3728 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹41,110 · Sedan ₹48,560 · SUV ₹63,530 · Innova / MUV ₹71,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹82,320
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹4,100 · AC Seater ₹6,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,960 · AC Sleeper ₹8,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹10,490
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,270 · Economy ₹3,760 · Third AC ₹5,250 · Second AC ₹7,490 · First AC ₹10,470
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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