Mapusa to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mapusa, Goa 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: Mapusa to Tumlong
2616 km · ~56h 19m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mapusa
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.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 436Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 586Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 736Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 872Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1022Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1172Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1308Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1458Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1608Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1744Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1894Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2044Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2180Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2330Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2480Look 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: Mapusa to Tumlong
2616 km · ~58h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mapusa
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mapusa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mapusa → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~872 km
~19h 23m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 872)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tumlong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~872 km
~19h 23m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1744)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tumlong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~872 km
~19h 23m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- 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: Mapusa to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Thivim for Mapusa, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 52h 34m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 2h 43m wait
1 change · 52h 51m in total
Change trains at Bharatpur Jn — about 1h 28m wait
1 change · 52h 51m in total
Change trains at Bharatpur Jn — about 1h 28m 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
Mapusa to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mapusa to Tumlong is about 2616 km by road, roughly 52.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2616 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,880 · Sedan ₹34,110 · SUV ₹44,620 · Innova / MUV ₹49,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,880 · AC Seater ₹4,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,190 · AC Sleeper ₹6,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,650 · Third AC ₹3,690 · Second AC ₹5,260 · First AC ₹7,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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