Rome2Rio

How to get fromChennai to Lehby plane, train, bus, car, night bus or taxi

Find Transport to Leh

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Leh by plane, train, bus, car, night bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)planeMAA - IXL
    7h 1m
    ₹9,136–16,795

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain
    2. Take the bus from Delhi- Sarai Kale Khan to Srinagarbus
    3. Take the bus from Srinagar to Lehbus
    2d 17h
    ₹3,403–10,952

  3. Drive 2,963.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Lehcar2,963.4 km
    44h 53m
    ₹31,224–45,101

  4. Bus to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)planeTIR - IXL
    18h 14m
    ₹9,562–18,415

  5. Train, night bus, taxi, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tuglakabadtrain
    2. Take the night bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Manalinightbus
    3. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi
    4. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
    2d 20h
    ₹4,258–11,919

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,465Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Leh, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) 5 times a day.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around India

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Chennai

Trips to Leh

Popular routes