Bhagalpur to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhagalpur, Bihar to Gangtok, Sikkim.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Bhagalpur to Gangtok
369 km · ~8h 3m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bhagalpur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ArariaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KurseongAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GangtokGangtok, 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: Bhagalpur to Gangtok
369 km · ~8h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bhagalpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhagalpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhagalpur → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~369 km
~8h 12m|Tentative fare ₹410–₹1,080
Usual tea / meal halts: Bahadurganj (~170 km)
- 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: Bhagalpur to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Bhagalpur for Bhagalpur, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 20h 46m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 8h 55m 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.
Bhagalpur to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bhagalpur to Gangtok is about 369 km by road, roughly 7.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Purnia.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 369 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹14,173 · Ertiga ₹18,048 · Innova ₹18,823 · Innova Crysta ₹23,197 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹31,996
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹410 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹590 · AC Sleeper ₹850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹550 · Second AC ₹770 · First AC ₹1,060
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 Bhagalpur to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Purnia100 km from Bhagalpur
Bihar
- Mirik285 km from Bhagalpur
West Bengal
- Ging Gompa315 km from Bhagalpur
West Bengal
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Things to Do in Gangtok
Banjhakri Falls
This waterfall has an entrance fee of ₹30 for two people and parking fee of ₹20. The site is developed with pathways and bridges around streams leading up the…
Dodrupchen Monastery
A monastery in the Nyingma tradition, famous for its large chorten. When in residence, Dodrupchen Rinpoche receives devotees to offer blessings from around 20:00 to…
Do-drul Chorten
Do-drul Chorten is worth a visit while in Gangtok.
Enchey Monastery
A 200-year-old monastery in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, located above Gangtok, just off the road to Lake Tsomgo.
Flower show
Near the White-Hall, flower show is at its best during the flowering season which is mid March to end of May in spring and October to mid December in autumn. The annual…
Guru Lhakhang
A Nyingma monastery famous for its large Guru Rinpoche statue and 100,000 smaller statues.
Suggested Gangtok Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Gangtok
- Travel from Bhagalpur to Gangtok (about 7.4 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 Bhagalpur
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