Malda to Ravangla
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Malda, West Bengal to Ravangla, Sikkim.
Approx Distance: 333 km
Approx Duration: 7.4 hrs
Route overview
Malda to Ravangla is about 333 km by road, roughly 7.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Raiganj and Siliguri.
By car: Malda to Ravangla
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Malda. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Islampur. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 183 km (about 3h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Ravangla
By bus: Malda to Ravangla
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Malda. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Malda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Malda → Ravangla. AC Seater / Volvo · ~333 km Takes about 7h 24m. Tentative fare ₹370–₹980. Usual tea/meal halts: Islampur (~170 km).
- Arrive in Ravangla
By train: Malda to Ravangla
The nearest railway stations are Malda Town for Malda and Darjeeling (about 31 km away) for Ravangla. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kanchan Kanya Express (13149) — departs 03:25 AM from Malda Town, arrives 08:33 AM at Sivok, 5h 8m
- Lokmanya Tilak (T)-Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express (15611) — departs 05:30 AM from Malda Town, arrives 10:16 AM at Sivok, 4h 46m
- PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express (15643) — departs 03:20 PM from Malda Town, arrives 08:01 PM at Sivok, 4h 41m
- BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp (15901) — departs 08:15 PM from Malda Town, arrives 12:47 AM (+1 day) at Sivok, 4h 32m
- KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp (15905) — departs 11:35 PM from Malda Town, arrives 04:23 AM (+1 day) at Sivok, 4h 48m
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 333 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,760 · Sedan ₹4,430 · SUV ₹5,810 · Innova / MUV ₹6,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,630
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹370 · AC Seater ₹600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹530 · AC Sleeper ₹770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹980
- Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹500 · Second AC ₹700 · First AC ₹960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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