What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Leh?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Leh is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹9,500 - ₹25,000 and takes 3 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Leh?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Leh is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹23,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Leh?

The distance between Colombo and Leh is 3045 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Leh without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Leh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 3 days 15h and costs ₹11,000 - ₹21,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Leh?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Colombo to Leh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leh?

There are 206+ hotels available in Leh.

Colombo to Leh - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Leh by plane, bus, ferry, train, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane CMB - IXL
7h 21m
₹23,249–68,881
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain
5. Take the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagartrain
6. Take the bus from Srinagar to Lehbus
3d 18h
₹9,617–24,630
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain
5. Take the bus from Delhi- Sarai Kale Khan to Srinagarbus
6. Take the bus from Srinagar to Lehbus
3d 15h
₹10,992–20,467
Train, ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Arakkonamtrain
4. Take the train from Arakkonam to Saharanpurtrain
5. Take the bus from Saharanpur to Manalibus
6. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi
7. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
3d 23h
₹11,217–25,250

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights

41Weekly Planes

11h 5mAverage Duration

₹20,684Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,045.2 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Leh, India?

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) every 4 hours.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jn

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹170–1,400
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹170–210
Third AC (3A): ₹480–600
Second AC (2A): ₹650–850
First Class (1A): ₹1,000–1,400

Train from Villupuram Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddin

Ave. Duration: 36h 50m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: ₹950–7,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹950–1,200
Third AC (3A): ₹2,400–3,000
Second AC (2A): ₹3,400–4,300
First Class (1A): ₹5,500–7,500

Train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapali

Ave. Duration: 2h 45m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: ₹150–1,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹150–180
Third AC (3A): ₹420–550
Second AC (2A): ₹550–750
First Class (1A): ₹900–1,200

Train from Tiruchchirapali to Sh Mata V Devi Katra

Ave. Duration: 2d 11h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,300–10,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹1,300–1,600
Third AC (3A): ₹3,300–4,100
Second AC (2A): ₹4,700–6,000
First Class (1A): ₹8,000–10,000

Train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar

Ave. Duration: 2h 58m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: ₹150–1,325
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹150–190
Third AC (3A): ₹430–550
Second AC (2A): ₹550–750
First Class (1A): ₹950–1,200
Chair Car: ₹720
Executive Class: ₹1,325

Train from Nagappattinam to Arakkonam

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹260–2,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹260–310
Third AC (3A): ₹650–850
Second AC (2A): ₹950–1,200
First Class (1A): ₹1,500–2,000

Train from Arakkonam to Saharanpur

Ave. Duration: 40h 50m
Frequency: Twice a week
Estimated price: ₹1,000–7,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹1,000–1,200
Third AC (3A): ₹2,500–3,100
Second AC (2A): ₹3,500–4,500
First Class (1A): ₹6,000–7,500

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How to get fromColombo to Lehby plane, bus, ferry, train or taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Leh by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

Fly

Train, ferry, bus

Bus, ferry, train

Train, ferry, bus, taxi