Leh to Puducherry
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Leh, Ladakh to Puducherry, Puducherry.
Approx Distance: 3224 km
Approx Duration: 71.6 hrs
Route overview
Leh to Puducherry is about 3224 km by road, roughly 71.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Leh to Puducherry
About 64h of driving split over 8 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.
- 103 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 403. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 553. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 703. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 103 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 806. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 956. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1106. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 103 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1209. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1359. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1509. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 103 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1612. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1762. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1912. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 103 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2015. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2165. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2315. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 103 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2418. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2568. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2718. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 103 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2821. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2971. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3121. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 103 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Arrive in Puducherry
By bus: Leh to Puducherry
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) · ~806 km Takes about 17h 55m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 806). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Puducherry. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km Takes about 17h 55m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1612). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Puducherry. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km Takes about 17h 55m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2418). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Puducherry. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Puducherry. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km Takes about 17h 55m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310.
- Arrive in Puducherry
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3224 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,560 · Sedan ₹42,010 · SUV ₹54,960 · Innova / MUV ₹61,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹71,230
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,550 · AC Seater ₹5,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,160 · AC Sleeper ₹7,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,960 · Economy ₹3,250 · Third AC ₹4,540 · Second AC ₹6,480 · First AC ₹9,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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