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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Gangtok

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra to Gangtok, Sikkim.

2060 kmDistance
41.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹79,042
Ertiga₹1,00,672
Innova₹1,04,998
Innova Crysta₹1,29,378
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,78,540

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,270
AC Seater₹3,710
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,300
AC Sleeper₹4,740
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,820
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Train
Sleeper₹1,270
Economy₹2,090
Third AC₹2,910
Second AC₹4,150
First AC₹5,800
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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: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Gangtok

2060 km · ~44h 32m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    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. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

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

  7. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 824

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 974

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1124

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

  10. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1236

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1386

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1536

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

  13. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1648

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1798

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1948

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

  16. 112 km · 2h 14m 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: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Gangtok

2060 km · ~45h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

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

  2. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km

    ~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 687)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km

    ~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1373)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Gangtok

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km

    ~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970

  7. 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: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Gangtok

Nearest railway stations: Aurangabad for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 65h 15m in total

Shirdi-Visakhapatnam Weekly Special#08568 · Express
11:00 PMPotul
17h116 stops
04:00 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express#12753 · Superfast
05:55 PMVijayawada Jn
33h 50m276 stops
03:45 AM+2dNew Jalpaiguri

Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 15m wait

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

2 changes · 71h 4m in total

KOLHAPUR CSMT - DHANBAD Deekshabhoomi Exp#11045 · Express
05:11 PMPotul
31h 49m186 stops
01:00 AM+2dAllahabad Jn

Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 14h 52m wait

DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp#12506 · Superfast
03:52 PMAllahabad Jn
16h 28m165 stops
08:20 AM+1dNew Jalpaiguri

Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 40m wait

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

2 changes · 71h 4m in total

KOLHAPUR CSMT - DHANBAD Deekshabhoomi Exp#11045 · Express
05:11 PMPotul
31h 49m186 stops
01:00 AM+2dAllahabad Jn

Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 7h 35m wait

OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp#14056 · Mail
08:35 AMAllahabad Jn
19h 50m208 stops
04:25 AM+1dNew Jalpaiguri

Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 4h 35m 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.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Gangtok is about 2060 km by road, roughly 41.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2060 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹79,042 · Ertiga ₹1,00,672 · Innova ₹1,04,998 · Innova Crysta ₹1,29,378 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,78,540
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,270 · AC Seater ₹3,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,300 · AC Sleeper ₹4,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,090 · Third AC ₹2,910 · Second AC ₹4,150 · First AC ₹5,800

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 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Akola250 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    Maharashtra

  2. Pench585 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Shahdol940 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Patna1535 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    Bihar

  5. Darbhanga1665 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    Bihar

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  • Visit Rumtek Monastery
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  • Visit Tsuklakhang Palace

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  • Visit Saramsa Garden
  • Head back to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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