Gangtok to Koduvayur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gangtok, Sikkim to Koduvayur, Kerala.
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 Koduvayur
2908 km · ~62h 50m · About 58h of driving split over 7 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.
115 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 415Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 715Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 831Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 981Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1131Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1246Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1396Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1546Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1662Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1812Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1962Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2077Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2227Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2377Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2493Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2643Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2793Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Koduvayur
2908 km · ~64h 36m · 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) · ~969 km
~21h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,760
- Change buses at a major city (around km 969)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~969 km
~21h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,760
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1939)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Koduvayur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~969 km
~21h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,760
- Arrive in Koduvayur
Koduvayur, Kerala
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 Koduvayur
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok, Palakkad for Koduvayur.
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 Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gangtok to Koduvayur is about 2908 km by road, roughly 58.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2908 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,090 · Sedan ₹37,900 · SUV ₹49,590 · Innova / MUV ₹55,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹64,280
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,200 · AC Seater ₹5,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,650 · AC Sleeper ₹6,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,190
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,770 · Economy ₹2,940 · Third AC ₹4,100 · Second AC ₹5,850 · First AC ₹8,170
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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