Ara to Pakyong Airport
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Pakyong Airport, Sikkim.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Ara to Pakyong Airport
563 km · ~11h 56m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 282Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 432Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Pakyong AirportPakyong Airport, 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: Ara to Pakyong Airport
563 km · ~12h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → Pakyong Airport
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~563 km
~12h 31m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630
- Arrive in Pakyong Airport
Pakyong Airport, 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: Ara to Pakyong Airport
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Bagrakot (about 40 km away) for Pakyong Airport.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 13h 2m in total
Change trains at Rangapani — about 1h 29m wait
1 change · 13h 2m in total
Change trains at Rangapani — about 1h 29m wait
1 change · 13h 49m in total
Change trains at Katihar Jn — about 50m wait
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.
Transport Options
Ara to Pakyong Airport: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Pakyong Airport is about 563 km by road, roughly 11.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 563 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,290 · Sedan ₹7,420 · SUV ₹9,720 · Innova / MUV ₹10,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,690
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹620 · AC Seater ₹1,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹900 · AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹590 · Third AC ₹820 · Second AC ₹1,160 · First AC ₹1,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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