Chandigarh to Leh by tempo traveller or bus
Leh is a hill station destination in Ladakh, ≈ 473 km from Chandigarh. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.
Chandigarh to Leh is ≈ 473 km by road, 11–14 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 3-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹28,400–35,000, and ₹62,300–84,200 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).
- Distance
- ≈ 473 km
- estimated
- Drive time
- 11–14 h
- group vehicle
- Plan for
- 3 to 4 days
- most groups
- Round trip
- ~1041 km
- crosses a state border
Chandigarh to Leh fare by vehicle
Round trip with driver over 3 days, about 1041 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹19,700–26,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹24,100–30,600 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹28,400–35,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹32,800–41,600 | Get quotes |
| Force Urbania (luxury van) | 10–17 | ₹37,200–48,100 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹45,900–62,300 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹62,300–84,200 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹73,300–95,100 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
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On the way
Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.
- Kullu
- Manali
Add to the trip: around Leh
Distances in the hills are straight-line; the road is longer.
- Nubra Valley · ≈ 45 km from Leh (straight-line)
Good to know
- Hill roads are slow and winding: plan for the lower end of daily distance and choose a vehicle with pushback seats and good ground clearance.
- Crossing a state border adds a permit or entry tax for commercial vehicles. Operators with an all-India permit include it; ask for it on the quote.
- On long days, drivers need rest. Operators usually plan one driver per 300–350 km a day; ask for two drivers for longer stretches.
- Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.
Questions groups ask
How far is Leh from Chandigarh by road?
≈ 473 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 1041 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 11–14 hours with tea and meal stops; the hill roads near the end are slower.
What is the tempo traveller fare from Chandigarh to Leh?
For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹24,100–30,600 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹28,400–35,000 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹32,800–41,600 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra. State entry tax for Ladakh is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.
How much does a bus from Chandigarh to Leh cost?
For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹45,900–62,300 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹62,300–84,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹73,300–95,100 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra. State entry tax for Ladakh is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.
How many days should a group plan for Leh?
Most groups make it 3 to 4 days. With an extra day you can add Nubra Valley.
Which vehicle suits my group?
Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
How do I get exact prices?
Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Chandigarh are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.