Leh to Srinagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Leh, Ladakh to Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Srinagar
334 km · ~7h 1m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Leh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SrinagarSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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 Srinagar
334 km · ~7h 25m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Srinagar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~334 km
~7h 25m|Tentative fare ₹370–₹990
- Arrive in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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 Srinagar
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.
Leh to Srinagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Leh to Srinagar is about 334 km by road, roughly 6.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 334 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹12,924 · Ertiga ₹16,431 · Innova ₹17,132 · Innova Crysta ₹21,139 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹29,056
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹370 · AC Seater ₹600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹530 · AC Sleeper ₹770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹990
- Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹500 · Second AC ₹700 · First AC ₹970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Srinagar guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Srinagar.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Leh to Srinagar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Pahalgam270 km from Leh
Hotels in Srinagar
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Things to Do in Srinagar
Musical Fountain
The musical fountain along with laser show was inaugurated in April 2019. It runs three times a day after 7 pm and consists of a 15-minute show.
Dachigam National Park
Home to the critically endangered Kashmir stag (hangul).
Hokersar
A Ramsar site and a bird sanctuary.
Dal Lake
Dal Lake is one of the prime attractions of Srinagar. At the very centre of the city, the lake covers an area of 21 km², which includes 3 km² of wetland.
Nagin Lake
Unlike the other three parts of Dal Lake the Nagin Lake is a separate lake connected to the Dal Lake by a narrow water channel. It is located on the western side of the…
Rupa Lank
Rupa Lank, literally meaning silver island, is in the Dod Dal (central area of Dal Lake). The man-made island was constructed by Murad Baksh, brother of the last Mughal…
Suggested Srinagar Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Srinagar
- Travel from Leh to Srinagar (about 6.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Dal Lake
Day 2Explore Srinagar
- Visit Shankaracharya Temple
- Visit Nigeen Lake
- Visit Kashmir Valley
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Jamia Masjid
- Head back to Leh
Extend Your Trip
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Srinagar → Vaishno Devi
About 155 km by road
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