There are 5 ways to get from Srinagar to Leh by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Srinagar International Airport
best- Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)SXR - IXL
1h 52m₹8,739–21,505Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Srinagar to Leh
9h₹800–1,300Drive 416.5 km
- Drive from Srinagar to Leh416.5 km
6h 18m₹4,402–6,358Taxi
- Take the taxi from Srinagar to Leh416.5 km
6h 18m₹9,000–11,000Bus to Jammu Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Srinagar TRC Road to Kunjwani Bypass
- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)IXJ - IXL
6h 52m₹6,619–22,703
Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Srinagar to Leh is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,300 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Srinagar to Leh is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹22,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Srinagar and arriving at Leh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Srinagar and Leh is 283 km. The road distance is 416.5 km.
The best way to get from Srinagar to Leh without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Srinagar to Leh, including transfers.
Srinagar to Leh bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Srinagar station.
The best way to get from Srinagar to Leh is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,300 and takes 9h.
Srinagar to Leh bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Leh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Srinagar to Leh is 416 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Srinagar to Leh.
What companies run services between Srinagar, India and Leh, India?
Air India Limited flies from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) twice a week. Alternatively, JKSRTC operates a bus from Srinagar to Leh once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–1,300 and the journey takes 9h.
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- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–20,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jammu Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–19,000
- Phone
- 0191-2577475
- jksrtc@gmail.com
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Srinagar to Leh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jksrtc.co.in/
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- zingbus.com
Bus from Srinagar TRC Road to Kunjwani Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Website
- https://www.zingbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 78 89 53 90 08
- Website
- touristtaxisrinagar.in
Srinagar Taxi Service
Srinagar Taxi operators
- Phone
- +91 90 70 30 03 00
- Website
- srinagartaxioperators.com
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