Gangtok to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gangtok, Sikkim to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Bidhannagar
688 km · ~14h 26m · About 14h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 344Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 494Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BidhannagarBidhannagar, West Bengal
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 Bidhannagar
688 km · ~15h 17m · 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 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~688 km
~15h 17m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, West Bengal
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 Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
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.
Transport Options
Gangtok to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gangtok to Bidhannagar is about 688 km by road, roughly 13.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 688 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,670 · Sedan ₹9,040 · SUV ₹11,850 · Innova / MUV ₹13,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹760 · AC Seater ₹1,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,100 · AC Sleeper ₹1,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹720 · Third AC ₹990 · Second AC ₹1,410 · First AC ₹1,960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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