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Manali to Leh by flight or bus
480 km by road. The flight is fastest at 7 h; the bus is cheapest, from ₹1,500 per person.
Fastest
Flight
Fly from Kullu to Leh (via Delhi if needed)
7 h door to door
Cheapest
Bus
HRTC / Private SUV (Manali-Leh Highway)
from ₹1,500 per person
Best value
Flight
Fly from Kullu to Leh (via Delhi if needed)
cheapest at mid fares among options within 1.5× the fastest time
Every option, compared
Door-to-door times (flight times include about three hours at the airports). Fares are typical ranges from budget to premium class.
| Mode | Service | Time | Fare | Overnight | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | HRTC / Private SUV (Manali-Leh Highway) | 20 h | ₹1,500–₹7,000per person | Yes | Seasonal |
| Flight | Fly from Kullu to Leh (via Delhi if needed) | 7 h | ₹8,000–₹25,000per person | No | Seasonal |
- Bus, HRTC / Private SUV (Manali-Leh Highway): Open Jun–Oct. Crosses Rohtang, Baralacha, Tanglang La. Split across 2 days recommended.
- Flight, Fly from Kullu to Leh (via Delhi if needed): No airport in Manali town. Fly from Kullu Bhuntar Airport (~50 km from Manali by cab). Limited seasonal service; usually requires a connection via Delhi.
An overnight option also saves a night’s stay.
What it costs your group, one way
Fares × people; a cab is priced per car, one car per four people.
| Option | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Bus · HRTC / Private SUV (Manali-Leh Highway) | ₹3,000–₹14,000 | ₹6,000–₹28,000 |
| Flight · Fly from Kullu to Leh (via Delhi if needed) | ₹16,000–₹50,000 | ₹32,000–₹1,00,000 |
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Once you’re in Leh
- Best time: May – September
- Typical stay: 2 days
- Railhead: Jammu Tawi, 700 km
- Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (IXL), 5 km
- On the ground: from ₹5,500 for two over 2 days — stay, food, local transport and entry, typical rates (not season-adjusted), excluding this journey.
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