Darjeeling to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal 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: Darjeeling to Gangtok
63 km · ~1h 16m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Darjeeling
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
63 km · 1h 16m 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: Darjeeling to Gangtok
63 km · ~1h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darjeeling → Gangtok
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~63 km
~1h 24m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹230
- 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: Darjeeling to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
Direct trains
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.
Darjeeling to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Darjeeling to Gangtok is about 63 km by road, roughly 1.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 63 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹70 · AC Seater ₹110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹100 · AC Sleeper ₹140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹230
- Train: Sleeper ₹70 · Economy ₹90 · Third AC ₹120 · Second AC ₹160 · First AC ₹210
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Banjhakri Falls
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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 Darjeeling to Gangtok (about 1.3 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 Darjeeling
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