Pathankot to Leh
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathankot, Punjab to Leh, Ladakh.
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: Pathankot to Leh
358 km · ~7h 50m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Pathankot
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
58 km · 1h 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in LehLeh, Ladakh
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: Pathankot to Leh
358 km · ~7h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pathankot
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathankot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pathankot → Leh
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~358 km
~7h 57m|Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,050
- Arrive in Leh
Leh, Ladakh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Pathankot to Leh
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.
Pathankot to Leh: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Pathankot to Leh is about 358 km by road, roughly 7.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 358 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹13,781 · Ertiga ₹17,540 · Innova ₹18,291 · Innova Crysta ₹22,550 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹31,072
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹390 · AC Seater ₹640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹570 · AC Sleeper ₹820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,050
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹390 · Third AC ₹530 · Second AC ₹750 · First AC ₹1,030
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Pathankot to Leh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Dalhousie60 km from Pathankot
Himachal Pradesh
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