Gangtok to Prayagraj
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gangtok, Sikkim to Prayagraj, Uttar 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 Prayagraj
917 km · ~19h 20m · About 18h of driving split over 3 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.
156 km · 3h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 306Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 456Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
156 km · 3h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 611Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 761Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
156 km · 3h 7m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PrayagrajPrayagraj, Uttar 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 Prayagraj
917 km · ~20h 23m · 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 → Prayagraj
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km
~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620
- Arrive in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, Uttar 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 Prayagraj
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok, Allahabad Jn for Prayagraj.
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 Prayagraj: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gangtok to Prayagraj is about 917 km by road, roughly 18.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 917 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹35,237 · Ertiga ₹44,865 · Innova ₹46,791 · Innova Crysta ₹57,670 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹79,528
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,010 · AC Seater ₹1,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,620
- Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹950 · Third AC ₹1,310 · Second AC ₹1,860 · First AC ₹2,600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Gangtok to Prayagraj. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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Things to Do in Prayagraj
Boat Ride to the Sangam during Kumbh Mela (if visiting in Jan-Apr…
If you are visiting during the Ardh Kumbh Mela, take a shared motorboat or a traditional wooden boat from the ghats to the sangam, where thousands of pilgrims take a…
3 hours
Explore the Allahabad Fort and Ashoka Pillar
Visit the 16th-century Akbar-built fort, now under the Indian Army, to see the 10th-century Ashoka Pillar, the ornate Saraswati Kund, and the Patalpuri Temple. Note…
2.5 hours
Riverside Sunset at Khusro Bagh
Stroll through this serene Mughal-era garden complex, which houses the sandstone tombs of Jahangir’s son Khusrau and his sister. The peaceful pathways and the view of…
1 hour
Visit the Hanuman Mandir at Sangam
This unique temple, located right at the water’s edge, is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is partially submerged during the rainy season. Climb the narrow stairs to see…
1 hour
Morning Aarti at Triveni Sangam
Witness the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati at dawn, when priests perform the Ganga Aarti with lamps and chants. Take a boat ride to…
2 hours
Walk through Anand Bhavan Museum
Step into the ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family, now a museum preserving personal artefacts, photographs, and the rooms where Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi…
1.5 hours
Suggested Prayagraj Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Visit Triveni Sangam for a holy dip or boat ride to the confluence point (early afternoon is less crowded)
- Walk along the Sangam Ghats and observe the evening aarti rituals
- Explore the nearby Akshayavat (immortal banyan tree) inside the Allahabad Fort complex, if open for visitors
Day 2Day 2
- Tour Allahabad Fort (note: large portions are under military control, but the outer areas and Ashoka Pillar are viewable; check…
- Visit Anand Bhavan and the Jawahar Planetarium within its grounds
- Stroll through the Civil Lines area and see the All Saints Cathedral, a Gothic-style church
Day 3Day 3
- Visit Hanuman Mandir (also known as Sankat Mochan, with a unique lying Hanuman statue)
- Pay respects at Mankameshwar Temple and the nearby Saraswati Ghat
- Explore Khusro Bagh, a peaceful garden complex with sandstone mausoleums, and shop for local handicrafts in Katra or Chowk market
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