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Erode to Tumlong

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Tumlong, Sikkim.

2752 kmDistance
55 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹94,722
Ertiga₹1,20,728
Innova₹1,25,930
Innova Crysta₹1,55,086
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,14,351

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,030
AC Seater₹4,950
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,400
AC Sleeper₹6,330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,760
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Train
Sleeper₹1,680
Economy₹2,780
Third AC₹3,880
Second AC₹5,530
First AC₹7,740
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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: Erode to Tumlong

2752 km · ~59h 42m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Erode

    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. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 393

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 543

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 693

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

  7. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 786

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 936

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1086

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

  10. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1179

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1329

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1479

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

  13. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1573

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1723

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1873

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

  16. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1966

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2116

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2266

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

  19. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2359

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2509

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2659

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

  22. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Tumlong

    Tumlong, 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: Erode to Tumlong

2752 km · ~61h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Erode

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

  2. Erode → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km

    ~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 917)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km

    ~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1835)

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

  6. change point 2 → Tumlong

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km

    ~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620

  7. Arrive in Tumlong

    Tumlong, 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: Erode to Tumlong

Nearest railway stations: Erode Jn for Erode, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.

Direct trains

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
03:05 AMErode Jn
44h 45m489 stops
11:50 PM+1dNew Jalpaiguri
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
03:20 AMErode Jn
48h 45m446 stops
04:05 AM+2dGulma
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
11:25 PMErode Jn
46h 5m486 stops
09:30 PM+2dNew Jalpaiguri

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.

Erode to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Erode to Tumlong is about 2752 km by road, roughly 55 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2752 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹94,722 · Ertiga ₹1,20,728 · Innova ₹1,25,930 · Innova Crysta ₹1,55,086 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,14,351
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,030 · AC Seater ₹4,950 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,400 · AC Sleeper ₹6,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,760
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,680 · Economy ₹2,780 · Third AC ₹3,880 · Second AC ₹5,530 · First AC ₹7,740

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tumlong.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Vellore295 km from Erode

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Tenali810 km from Erode

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Araku Valley1230 km from Erode

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Bokaro2120 km from Erode

    Jharkhand

  5. Deoghar2255 km from Erode

    Jharkhand

Hotels in Tumlong

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Things to Do in Tumlong

Visit Labrang Monastery

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Suggested Tumlong Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tumlong

  • Travel from Erode to Tumlong (about 55 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Labrang Monastery

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Phensang Monastery
  • Head back to Erode
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