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 ₹3,200 - ₹9,000 and takes 31h 58m.

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 and bus which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000.

Is there a direct bus between Leh and Joshīmath?

No, there is no direct bus from Leh to Joshīmath. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at FlixBus Joshimath via Srinagar, Chandigarh, Dehradun and FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 29m.

How far is it from Leh to Joshīmath?

The distance between Leh and Joshīmath is 780 km. The road distance is 1112.4 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 which takes 31h 58m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹9,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Leh to Joshīmath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leh to Joshīmath bus from?

Leh to Joshīmath bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Leh station.

Where does the Leh to Joshīmath bus arrive?

Leh to Joshīmath bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Srinagar station.

Can I drive from Leh to Joshīmath?

Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Joshīmath is 1112 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Leh to Joshīmath.

Where can I stay near Joshīmath?

There are 54+ hotels available in Joshīmath.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leh to Joshīmath by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly, taxi, bus
best
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXL - DED
2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Roadtaxi
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road to FlixBus Joshimathbus
9h 56m
₹12,366–21,716
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi
3. Take the bus from Manali to Saharanpurbus
4. Take the bus from Saharanpur to Dehradunbus
5. Take the bus from FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road to FlixBus Joshimathbus
31h 58m
₹3,260–8,641
Drive 1,112.4 km
1. Drive from Leh to Joshīmathcar 1,112.4 km
18h 46m
₹10,883–15,720
Bus via Srinagar
1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
2. Take the bus from Srinagar to Chandigarhbus
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehradunbus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road to FlixBus Joshimathbus
43h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Jispa to FlixBus Kullubus
3. Take the bus from Kullu to Dehradunbus
4. Take the bus from Dehradun to Tapovan Joshimathbus
44h 15m

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

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4h 52mAverage Duration

₹8,988Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leh to Joshīmath.

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Distance: 779.9 km
Duration: 9h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Leh to FlixBus Joshimath via Srinagar, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, and FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road in around 43h 29m.

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