Haldia to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haldia, West Bengal to Tumlong, Sikkim.
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: Haldia to Tumlong
777 km · ~16h 52m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Haldia
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.
89 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 389Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 539Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 689Look 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: Haldia to Tumlong
777 km · ~17h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Haldia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haldia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haldia → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km
~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230
- Arrive in Tumlong
Tumlong, Sikkim
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Haldia to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Haldia for Haldia, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 14h 23m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 14h 45m in total
Change trains at New Farakka Jn — about 1h 22m wait
1 change · 15h 49m in total
Change trains at Tamluk — about 1h 29m wait
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
Haldia to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Haldia to Tumlong is about 777 km by road, roughly 15.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 777 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,650 · Sedan ₹10,200 · SUV ₹13,360 · Innova / MUV ₹14,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,390
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹850 · AC Seater ₹1,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · AC Sleeper ₹1,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,230
- Train: Sleeper ₹500 · Economy ₹810 · Third AC ₹1,120 · Second AC ₹1,580 · First AC ₹2,210
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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