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Gangtok to Mysuru

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gangtok, Sikkim to Mysuru, Karnataka.

2712 kmDistance
54.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,03,818
Ertiga₹1,32,294
Innova₹1,37,990
Innova Crysta₹1,69,966
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,34,808

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,980
AC Seater₹4,880
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,340
AC Sleeper₹6,240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,640
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Train
Sleeper₹1,660
Economy₹2,740
Third AC₹3,830
Second AC₹5,450
First AC₹7,620
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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: Gangtok to Mysuru

2712 km · ~58h 54m · About 54h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gangtok

    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. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 387

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 537

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 687

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

  7. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 775

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 925

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1075

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

  10. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1162

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1312

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1462

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

  13. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1550

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1700

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1850

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

  16. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1937

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2087

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2237

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

  19. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2325

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2475

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2625

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

  22. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mysuru

    Mysuru, Karnataka

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 Mysuru

2712 km · ~60h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Gangtok → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~904 km

    ~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 904)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~904 km

    ~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1808)

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

  6. change point 2 → Mysuru

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~904 km

    ~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  7. Arrive in Mysuru

    Mysuru, Karnataka

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 Mysuru

Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok, Mysore Jn for Mysuru.

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 Mysuru: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gangtok to Mysuru is about 2712 km by road, roughly 54.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2712 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,03,818 · Ertiga ₹1,32,294 · Innova ₹1,37,990 · Innova Crysta ₹1,69,966 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,34,808
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,980 · AC Seater ₹4,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,340 · AC Sleeper ₹6,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,640
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,660 · Economy ₹2,740 · Third AC ₹3,830 · Second AC ₹5,450 · First AC ₹7,620

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

Want the full Mysuru guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Mysuru.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Purnia270 km from Gangtok

    Bihar

  2. Deoghar485 km from Gangtok

    Jharkhand

  3. Bokaro625 km from Gangtok

    Jharkhand

  4. Rourkela890 km from Gangtok

    Odisha

  5. Jagdalpur1490 km from Gangtok

    Chhattisgarh

  6. Kadapa Airport2280 km from Gangtok

    Andhra Pradesh

Hotels in Mysuru

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Mysore

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Mysore

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Mysore

Things to Do in Mysuru

Visit Mysore Palace

Explore the opulent interiors of the palace, including the Durbar Hall and the Royal Throne. Don't miss the Sunday evening illumination when the palace glows with…

2-3 hours

Climb Chamundi Hills

Trek up the 1,000 steps to the Chamundeshwari Temple, passing the massive Nandi statue. The hill offers panoramic views of Mysuru city.

Half day

Attend the Dasara Festival

If visiting in September or October, witness the grand Jamboo Savari procession with caparisoned elephants and cultural performances. The festival is a spectacle of…

Full day

Explore St. Philomena's Cathedral

Admire the Neo-Gothic architecture of this historic church, which was among the tallest churches in Asia when built in the 1930s. It is a serene place for reflection.

1 hour

Relax at Brindavan Gardens

Enjoy the terraced gardens below the KRS Dam and watch the musical fountain show in the evening. The gardens are a perfect blend of nature and engineering.

2-3 hours

Shop for Mysore Silk and Sandalwood

Visit the government-run outlets to buy authentic Mysore silk sarees, sandalwood carvings, and incense. Also, taste the famous Mysore Pak at the original Guru Sweet Mart.

2 hours

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Suggested Mysuru Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace) – explore the royal interiors and history
  • St. Philomena's Cathedral – admire the Gothic architecture
  • Chamundeshwari Temple – climb Chamundi Hill for panoramic views and blessings

Day 2Day 2

  • Mysore Zoo – see a wide variety of animals in a historical setting
  • Karanji Lake – stroll around the lake and spot birds
  • KRS Dam – marvel at the engineering and the reservoir

Day 3Day 3

  • Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple – seek blessings at this ancient Shiva temple
  • Srirangapatna – visit the Ranganathaswamy Temple, Dariya Daulat Bagh, and Tipu Sultan's summer palace
  • Gumbaz – pay respects at the mausoleum of Tipu Sultan
Full 3-day itinerary →

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Mysuru trip and see the full Gangtok → Mysuru → next stop route.

Mysuru → Nagarhole

About 75 km by road

Mysuru → Bandipur

About 80 km by road

Mysuru → BR Hills

About 85 km by road

Mysuru → Kabini

About 90 km by road

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