Gangtok to Ayodhya
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Gangtok, Sikkim to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 828 km
Approx Duration: 18.4 hrs
Route overview
Gangtok to Ayodhya is about 828 km by road, roughly 18.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Gangtok to Ayodhya
About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gangtok. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 414. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 564. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 714. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 114 km (about 2h 17m of driving) — Arrive in Ayodhya
By bus: Gangtok to Ayodhya
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gangtok. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gangtok. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gangtok → Ayodhya. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~828 km Takes about 18h 24m. Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370.
- Arrive in Ayodhya
By train: Gangtok to Ayodhya
The nearest railway stations are Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok and Ayodhya for Ayodhya. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 828 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,210 · Sedan ₹10,860 · SUV ₹14,230 · Innova / MUV ₹15,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹910 · AC Seater ₹1,490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,320 · AC Sleeper ₹1,900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹530 · Economy ₹860 · Third AC ₹1,190 · Second AC ₹1,690 · First AC ₹2,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Gangtok
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- Gangtok to Namchi
- Gangtok to Kalimpong
- Gangtok to Pelling
- Gangtok to Lachung
- Gangtok to Darjeeling
- Gangtok to Siliguri
- Gangtok to Tawang
- Gangtok to Guwahati
- Gangtok to Deoghar
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- Azamgarh to Ayodhya
- Prayagraj to Ayodhya
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- Ayodhya to Lucknow
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- Ayodhya to Kushinagar
- Ayodhya to Varanasi
- Ayodhya to Rewa
- Ayodhya to Singrauli
- Ayodhya to Panna
- Ayodhya to Khajuraho
- Ayodhya to Patna
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