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Morena to Gangtok

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Morena, Madhya Pradesh to Gangtok, Sikkim.

1376 kmDistance
27.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹52,623
Ertiga₹67,071
Innova₹69,961
Innova Crysta₹86,159
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,19,084

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,510
AC Seater₹2,480
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,200
AC Sleeper₹3,160
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,900
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Train
Sleeper₹860
Economy₹1,410
Third AC₹1,960
Second AC₹2,780
First AC₹3,880
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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: Morena to Gangtok

1376 km · ~28h 51m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Morena

    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. 194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 344

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 494

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

  5. 194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 688

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 838

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

  7. 194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1032

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1182

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

  9. 194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gangtok

    Gangtok, 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: Morena to Gangtok

1376 km · ~30h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Morena

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

  2. Morena → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~688 km

    ~15h 17m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 688)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Gangtok

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~688 km

    ~15h 17m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  5. 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: Morena to Gangtok

Nearest railway stations: Morena for Morena, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 44h 59m in total

Bhopal-New Delhi Shatabdi Express#12001 · Shatabdi
07:16 PMBanmor
3h 14m38 stops
10:30 PMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 15m wait

NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp#12502 · Sampark Kranti
11:45 PMNew Delhi
24h 20m259 stops
12:05 AM+2dNew Jalpaiguri

Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 8h 55m wait

Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train#52541 · Passenger
09:00 AMNew Jalpaiguri
7h 15m11 stops
04:15 PMDarjeeling

2 changes · 58h 19m in total

Chambal Express#12178 · Superfast
05:56 AMDhaulpur
24h 37m182 stops
06:33 AM+1dDankuni

Change trains at Dankuni — about 15h 52m wait

Darjeeling Mail#12343 · Superfast
10:25 PMDankuni
9h 35m95 stops
08:00 AM+1dNew Jalpaiguri

Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h wait

Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train#52541 · Passenger
09:00 AMNew Jalpaiguri
7h 15m11 stops
04:15 PMDarjeeling

2 changes · 58h 19m in total

Chambal Express#12178 · Superfast
05:56 AMDhaulpur
24h 49m187 stops
06:45 AM+1dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 9h 5m wait

HOWRAH - GUWAHATI Saraighat SF Exp#12345 · Superfast
03:50 PMHowrah Jn
9h 50m114 stops
01:40 AM+1dNew Jalpaiguri

Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 7h 20m wait

Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train#52541 · Passenger
09:00 AMNew Jalpaiguri
7h 15m11 stops
04:15 PMDarjeeling

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.

Morena to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Morena to Gangtok is about 1376 km by road, roughly 27.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1376 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹52,623 · Ertiga ₹67,071 · Innova ₹69,961 · Innova Crysta ₹86,159 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,19,084
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,510 · AC Seater ₹2,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,200 · AC Sleeper ₹3,160 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,900
  • Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,410 · Third AC ₹1,960 · Second AC ₹2,780 · First AC ₹3,880

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gangtok.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Morena to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Etawah135 km from Morena

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Unnao325 km from Morena

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Barabanki415 km from Morena

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Basti615 km from Morena

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Kushinagar760 km from Morena

    Uttar Pradesh

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Guru Lhakhang

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Suggested Gangtok Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Gangtok

  • Travel from Morena to Gangtok (about 27.5 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 Morena
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