Manali to Leh

Travelling between Manali and Leh is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 156.82 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 107.88.

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 26 hours to travel between Manali and Leh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Manali and Leh. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 2m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 50m to reach Leh.

Travelling between Manali and Leh can be as cheap as USD 107.88 if you opt for a TaxiBazaar taxi and as expensive as USD 156.82 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 3 from Manali to Leh starting from 00:00 Manali Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Manali Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Manali to Leh.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Manali to Leh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 349.91.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Manali and Leh

Air India

Bus

Travelling from Manali to Leh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Manali and Leh

HRTC, Tanishq Holidays Tour

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Manali and Leh

TaxiBazaar

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% opted for a bus