Leh to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Leh, Ladakh to Tumlong, Sikkim.
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 Tumlong
1676 km · ~36h 11m · About 34h of driving split over 4 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.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 419Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 569Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 719Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 838Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 988Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1138Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1257Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1407Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1557Look 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 Tumlong
1676 km · ~37h 14m · 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) · ~838 km
~18h 37m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- Change buses at a major city (around km 838)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tumlong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~838 km
~18h 37m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400
- Arrive in Tumlong
Tumlong, Sikkim
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 Tumlong
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 Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Leh to Tumlong is about 1676 km by road, roughly 33.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1676 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,540 · Sedan ₹21,890 · SUV ₹28,640 · Innova / MUV ₹32,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,170
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,840 · AC Seater ₹3,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,680 · AC Sleeper ₹3,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,740
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,710 · Third AC ₹2,380 · Second AC ₹3,380 · First AC ₹4,720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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