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Angul to Gangtok

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Angul, Odisha to Gangtok, Sikkim.

1047 kmDistance
20.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹40,378
Ertiga₹51,371
Innova₹53,570
Innova Crysta₹66,064
Tempo Traveller (12)₹90,948

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,150
AC Seater₹1,880
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,680
AC Sleeper₹2,410
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,980
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Train
Sleeper₹660
Economy₹1,080
Third AC₹1,500
Second AC₹2,120
First AC₹2,960
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Angul to Gangtok

1047 km · ~22h 56m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Angul

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 49 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 349

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 499

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 649

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 49 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 698

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 848

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 998

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 49 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gangtok

    Gangtok, Sikkim

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Angul to Gangtok

1047 km · ~23h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Angul

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Angul. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Angul → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~524 km

    ~11h 39m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 524)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gangtok. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Gangtok

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~524 km

    ~11h 39m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520

  5. Arrive in Gangtok

    Gangtok, Sikkim

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Angul to Gangtok

Nearest railway stations: Angul for Angul, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 56h 6m in total

SAMBALPUR - PURI Intercity Exp#18303 · Express
08:09 AMJarapada
4h 36m38 stops
12:45 PMPuri

Change trains at Puri — about 9h 30m wait

PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express#15643 · Express
10:15 PMPuri
20h 35m240 stops
06:50 PM+1dNew Jalpaiguri

Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 14h 10m wait

Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train#52541 · Passenger
09:00 AMNew Jalpaiguri
7h 15m11 stops
04:15 PMDarjeeling

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Angul to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Angul to Gangtok is about 1047 km by road, roughly 20.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1047 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹40,378 · Ertiga ₹51,371 · Innova ₹53,570 · Innova Crysta ₹66,064 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹90,948
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,150 · AC Seater ₹1,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,680 · AC Sleeper ₹2,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,980
  • Train: Sleeper ₹660 · Economy ₹1,080 · Third AC ₹1,500 · Second AC ₹2,120 · First AC ₹2,960

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Angul to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Chaibasa265 km from Angul

    Jharkhand

  2. Purulia395 km from Angul

    West Bengal

  3. Asansol480 km from Angul

    West Bengal

  4. Dumka570 km from Angul

    Jharkhand

  5. Purnia780 km from Angul

    Bihar

  6. Siliguri955 km from Angul

    West Bengal

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Enchey Monastery

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Guru Lhakhang

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Suggested Gangtok Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Gangtok

  • Travel from Angul to Gangtok (about 20.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Enchey Monastery

Day 2Explore Gangtok

  • Visit Rumtek Monastery
  • Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
  • Visit Tsuklakhang Palace

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Saramsa Garden
  • Head back to Angul
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