Gangtok to Bangalore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gangtok, Sikkim to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.
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: Gangtok to Bangalore
2555 km · ~55h 6m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gangtok
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 852Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1002Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1152Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1278Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1428Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1578Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1703Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1853Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2003Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2129Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2279Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2429Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
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: Gangtok to Bangalore
2555 km · ~56h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km
~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 852)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km
~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1703)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Bangalore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km
~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Gangtok to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Gangtok to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gangtok to Bangalore is about 2555 km by road, roughly 51.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2555 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹87,942 · Ertiga ₹1,12,087 · Innova ₹1,16,916 · Innova Crysta ₹1,43,986 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,99,008
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,810 · AC Seater ₹4,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,090 · AC Sleeper ₹5,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,200
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,560 · Economy ₹2,590 · Third AC ₹3,610 · Second AC ₹5,140 · First AC ₹7,180
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Bangalore guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Gangtok to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Purnia270 km from Gangtok
Bihar
- Deoghar485 km from Gangtok
Jharkhand
- Bokaro625 km from Gangtok
Jharkhand
- Rourkela890 km from Gangtok
Odisha
- Jagdalpur1490 km from Gangtok
Chhattisgarh
- Kadapa Airport2280 km from Gangtok
Hotels in Bangalore
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Bangalore
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Things to Do in Bangalore
Cinemax
Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Cinepolis
Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Gopalan Cinemas
Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station
Inox theatre
Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
PVR Cinemas
PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Bangalore Film Society
A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.
Suggested Bangalore Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Bangalore
- Travel from Gangtok to Bangalore (about 51.1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Church Street
Day 2Explore Bangalore
- Visit Hudson Memorial Church
- Visit St. Andrew's Church
- Visit Rice Memorial Church
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
- Head back to Gangtok
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Bangalore trip and see the full Gangtok → Bangalore → next stop route.
Bangalore → Hogenakkal
About 125 km by road
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