Tiruchirappalli to Leh
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu to Leh, Ladakh.
Approx Distance: 3380 km
Approx Duration: 75.1 hrs
Route overview
Tiruchirappalli to Leh is about 3380 km by road, roughly 75.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Tiruchirappalli to Leh
About 68h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tiruchirappalli. 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.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 423. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 573. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 723. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 845. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 995. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1145. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1268. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1418. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1568. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1690. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1840. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1990. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2113. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2263. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2413. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2535. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2685. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2835. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2958. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3108. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3258. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Arrive in Leh
By bus: Tiruchirappalli to Leh
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Tiruchirappalli. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tiruchirappalli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tiruchirappalli → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km Takes about 18h 47m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 845). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Leh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km Takes about 18h 47m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1690). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Leh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km Takes about 18h 47m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2535). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Leh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Leh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km Takes about 18h 47m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420.
- Arrive in Leh
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3380 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹37,280 · Sedan ₹44,040 · SUV ₹57,610 · Innova / MUV ₹64,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹74,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,720 · AC Seater ₹6,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,410 · AC Sleeper ₹7,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,510
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,060 · Economy ₹3,410 · Third AC ₹4,760 · Second AC ₹6,790 · First AC ₹9,490
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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