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Gyalshing to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gyalshing, Sikkim to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

2987 kmDistance
59.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32960
Sedan₹38930
SUV₹50930
Innova / MUV₹56950
Tempo Traveller₹66010
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3290
AC Seater₹5380
Non-AC Sleeper₹4780
AC Sleeper₹6870
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8410
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Train
Sleeper₹1820
Economy₹3020
Third AC₹4210
Second AC₹6000
First AC₹8390
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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: Gyalshing to Kuttikkanam

2987 km · ~64h 24m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gyalshing

    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. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 427

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 577

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 727

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

  7. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 853

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1003

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1153

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

  10. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1280

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1430

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1580

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

  13. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1707

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1857

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2007

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

  16. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2134

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2284

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2434

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

  19. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2560

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2710

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2860

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

  22. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, Kerala

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: Gyalshing to Kuttikkanam

2987 km · ~66h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Gyalshing

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gyalshing. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Gyalshing → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~996 km

    ~22h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 996)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~996 km

    ~22h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1991)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~996 km

    ~22h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  7. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Gyalshing to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 27 km away) for Gyalshing, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

Direct trains

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:10 PMSivok
54h 24m508 stops
03:34 AM+3dEttumanur

Other options with a change

1 change · 54h 42m in total

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:10 PMSivok
42h 58m399 stops
04:08 PM+2dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 57m wait

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
05:05 PMKatpadi Jn
10h 47m96 stops
03:52 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 55h 5m in total

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:10 PMSivok
42h 58m399 stops
04:08 PM+2dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 57m wait

Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06001 · Superfast
05:05 PMKatpadi Jn
11h 10m100 stops
04:15 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 55h 5m in total

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:10 PMSivok
42h 58m399 stops
04:08 PM+2dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 57m wait

Chennai Central Kollam (Weekly) SF Special#06011 · Superfast
05:05 PMKatpadi Jn
11h 10m100 stops
04:15 AM+1dTiruvalla

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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

Gyalshing to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gyalshing to Kuttikkanam is about 2987 km by road, roughly 59.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2987 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,960 · Sedan ₹38,930 · SUV ₹50,930 · Innova / MUV ₹56,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,010
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,290 · AC Seater ₹5,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,780 · AC Sleeper ₹6,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,820 · Economy ₹3,020 · Third AC ₹4,210 · Second AC ₹6,000 · First AC ₹8,390

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

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