Tonk to Leh
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Tonk, Rajasthan to Leh, Ladakh.
Approx Distance: 1176 km
Approx Duration: 26.1 hrs
Route overview
Tonk to Leh is about 1176 km by road, roughly 26.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Tonk to Leh
About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tonk. 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.
- 92 km (about 1h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 392. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 542. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 692. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 784. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 934. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1084. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 50m of driving) — Arrive in Leh
By bus: Tonk to Leh
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Tonk. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tonk. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tonk → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~588 km Takes about 13h 4m. Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 588). 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 → Leh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~588 km Takes about 13h 4m. Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700.
- Arrive in Leh
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1176 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,040 · Sedan ₹15,390 · SUV ₹20,140 · Innova / MUV ₹22,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,170
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,290 · AC Seater ₹2,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,880 · AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,210 · Third AC ₹1,680 · Second AC ₹2,380 · First AC ₹3,320
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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