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How to get fromLeh to Varanasiby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Leh to Varanasi by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXL - VNS
    4h 2m
    ₹13,106–16,366

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Srinagar to Jammu Tawitrain train
    3. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kashitrain train
    2d 5h
    ₹1,904–7,628

  3. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Manali to Saharanpurbus bus
    4. Take the train from Saharanpur to Varanasi Jntrain train
    37h 46m
    ₹2,500–7,541

  4. Bus, train via Saidpur

    1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Srinagar to Jammu Tawitrain train
    3. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Aunrihar Jntrain train
    2d 1h
    ₹2,014–8,478

  5. Drive  1,640.4 km

    1. Drive from Leh to Varanasicar car 1,640.4 km
    21h 42m
    ₹18,360–26,520

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Jispa to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillarbus bus
    47h 31m
    ₹3,190–9,401

  7. Bus via Srinagar

    1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Srinagar to Noidabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Noida to Varanasibus bus
    2d 2h
    ₹2,844–11,028

Leh to Varanasi by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,844Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,121.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leh to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar via Keylong, FlixBus Jispa, FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate, and FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT in around 47h 31m.

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