Kolar to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolar, Karnataka to Gangtok, Sikkim.
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: Kolar to Gangtok
2494 km · ~53h 53m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolar
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.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 416Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 566Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 716Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 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.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1247Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1397Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1663Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1813Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1963Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2078Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2228Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2378Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GangtokGangtok, Sikkim
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: Kolar to Gangtok
2494 km · ~55h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km
~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380
- Change buses at a major city (around km 831)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gangtok. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km
~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1663)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gangtok. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km
~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380
- Arrive in Gangtok
Gangtok, 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: Kolar to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Bangarapet for Kolar, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 62h 35m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 9h 10m wait
1 change · 63h 49m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 11h 30m 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.
Kolar to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolar to Gangtok is about 2494 km by road, roughly 49.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2494 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹95,536 · Ertiga ₹1,21,723 · Innova ₹1,26,960 · Innova Crysta ₹1,56,397 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,15,996
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,740 · AC Seater ₹4,490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,990 · AC Sleeper ₹5,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,030
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,530 · Economy ₹2,520 · Third AC ₹3,520 · Second AC ₹5,020 · First AC ₹7,010
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Gangtok guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gangtok.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kolar to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Kadapa Airport210 km from Kolar
Andhra Pradesh
- Amaravati585 km from Kolar
Andhra Pradesh
- Rourkela1605 km from Kolar
Odisha
- Parasnath Hills1900 km from Kolar
Jharkhand
- Bhagalpur2120 km from Kolar
Bihar
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Things to Do in Gangtok
Banjhakri Falls
This waterfall has an entrance fee of ₹30 for two people and parking fee of ₹20. The site is developed with pathways and bridges around streams leading up the…
Dodrupchen Monastery
A monastery in the Nyingma tradition, famous for its large chorten. When in residence, Dodrupchen Rinpoche receives devotees to offer blessings from around 20:00 to…
Do-drul Chorten
Do-drul Chorten is worth a visit while in Gangtok.
Enchey Monastery
A 200-year-old monastery in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, located above Gangtok, just off the road to Lake Tsomgo.
Flower show
Near the White-Hall, flower show is at its best during the flowering season which is mid March to end of May in spring and October to mid December in autumn. The annual…
Guru Lhakhang
A Nyingma monastery famous for its large Guru Rinpoche statue and 100,000 smaller statues.
Suggested Gangtok Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Gangtok
- Travel from Kolar to Gangtok (about 49.9 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Enchey Monastery
Day 2Explore Gangtok
- Visit Rumtek Monastery
- Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
- Visit Tsuklakhang Palace
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Saramsa Garden
- Head back to Kolar
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