Leh to Orchha
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Leh, Ladakh to Orchha, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1279 km
Approx Duration: 28.4 hrs
Route overview
Leh to Orchha is about 1279 km by road, roughly 28.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Leh to Orchha
About 26h 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.
- 126 km (about 2h 32m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 426. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 576. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 726. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 126 km (about 2h 32m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 853. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1003. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1153. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 126 km (about 2h 32m of driving) — Arrive in Orchha
By bus: Leh to Orchha
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) · ~640 km Takes about 14h 13m. Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 640). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Orchha. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Orchha. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~640 km Takes about 14h 13m. Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840.
- Arrive in Orchha
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1279 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,170 · Sedan ₹16,730 · SUV ₹21,890 · Innova / MUV ₹24,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,410 · AC Seater ₹2,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,050 · AC Sleeper ₹2,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹800 · Economy ₹1,310 · Third AC ₹1,820 · Second AC ₹2,590 · First AC ₹3,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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