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

The cheapest way to get from Leh to Joshīmath is to bus and taxi which costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 45h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leh to Joshīmath is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Leh to Joshīmath?

The distance between Leh and Joshīmath is 712 km. The road distance is 1113.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leh to Joshīmath without a car is to bus and taxi and night bus and train which takes 38h 12m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Leh to Joshīmath, including transfers.

Can I drive from Leh to Joshīmath?

Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Joshīmath is 1113 km. It takes approximately 18h 41m to drive from Leh to Joshīmath.

Where can I stay near Joshīmath?

There are 61+ hotels available in Joshīmath.

Leh to Joshīmath - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and night bus

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

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

Fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)IXL - DED
2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Joshīmath
8h 54m
₹15,606–26,216
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylong
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manali
3. Take the bus from Manali to Haridwar49
4. Take the bus from Haridwar to Guptkashi
5. Take the taxi from Guptkashi to Joshīmath
45h 7m
₹6,800–10,141
Bus, taxi, night bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylong
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manali
3. Take the night bus from Manali to Chandigarh
4. Take the train from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
5. Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Guptkashi
6. Take the taxi from Guptkashi to Joshīmath
38h 12m
₹7,052–11,691
Drive 1,113.4 km
1. Drive from Leh to Joshīmath1,113.4 km
18h 41m
₹11,788–17,027
Fly to Pantnagar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)IXL - PGH
2. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Joshīmath
10h 25m
₹14,606–32,716

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

40Weekly Planes

4h 36mAverage Duration

₹7,903Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leh to Joshīmath.

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Distance: 711.7 km
Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Leh to Joshīmath. However, you can take the taxi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) airport, fly to Dehradun Airport (DED), then take the taxi to Joshīmath. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Keylong, take the taxi to Manali, take the vehicle to Chandigarh, walk to Isbt-17, take the line 22 bus to Railway Station, walk to Chandigarh, take the train to Rishikesh, walk to Rishīkesh, take the bus to Guptkashi, then take the taxi to Joshīmath.

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