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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Leh is to bus and taxi which costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,500 and takes 25h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Leh is to bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Shimla to Leh?

The distance between Shimla and Leh is 526 km. The road distance is 641.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimla to Leh without a car is to bus and night bus and taxi which takes 24h 26m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹7,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Shimla to Leh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Shimla to Leh?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Leh is 641 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Shimla to Leh.

Where can I stay near Leh?

There are 180+ hotels available in Leh.

Shimla to Leh - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, night bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Leh by bus, plane, night bus, taxi, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane IXC - IXL
4h 39m
₹8,396–26,226
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Manalibus
2. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi
3. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
25h 21m
₹2,909–4,441
Bus, night bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Bilaspurbus 10 / ...
2. Take the night bus from Bilaspur to Mandi ISBTnightbus
3. Take the night bus from Mandi to Manalinightbus
4. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi
5. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus
24h 26m
₹4,181–6,618
Drive 641.4 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Lehcar 641.4 km
10h 29m
₹7,114–10,276

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 46mAverage Duration

₹7,284Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 525.8 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Leh. However, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 34 bus to Hallo Majra, walk to H/Majra, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), then take the taxi to Leh. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bilaspur, walk to Bilaspur, take the vehicle to Mandi ISBT, walk to Mandi, take the vehicle to Manali, take the taxi to Keylong, then take the bus to Leh.

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