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Nellore to Tumlong

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Tumlong, Sikkim.

2204 kmDistance
44.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹76,214
Ertiga₹97,042
Innova₹1,01,208
Innova Crysta₹1,24,736
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,72,022

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,420
AC Seater₹3,970
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,530
AC Sleeper₹5,070
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,220
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Train
Sleeper₹1,350
Economy₹2,230
Third AC₹3,120
Second AC₹4,440
First AC₹6,200
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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: Nellore to Tumlong

2204 km · ~47h 25m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nellore

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 441

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 591

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 741

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

  7. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 882

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1032

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1182

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

  10. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1322

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1472

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1622

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

  13. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1763

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1913

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2063

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

  16. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Tumlong

    Tumlong, 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: Nellore to Tumlong

2204 km · ~49h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nellore

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

  2. Nellore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km

    ~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 735)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km

    ~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1469)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Tumlong

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km

    ~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  7. 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: Nellore to Tumlong

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.

Direct trains

BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express#12509 · Superfast
09:02 AMNellore South
36h 28m388 stops
09:30 PM+1dNew Jalpaiguri
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
09:02 AMNellore South
36h 28m375 stops
09:30 PM+1dNew Jalpaiguri
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
12:34 PMNellore South
35h 16m378 stops
11:50 PM+1dNew Jalpaiguri
BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp#15901 · Express
12:54 PMNellore South
35h 42m392 stops
12:36 AM+2dGulma
Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express#12753 · Superfast
01:40 PMNellore South
38h 5m317 stops
03:45 AM+2dNew Jalpaiguri

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.

Nellore to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nellore to Tumlong is about 2204 km by road, roughly 44.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2204 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹76,214 · Ertiga ₹97,042 · Innova ₹1,01,208 · Innova Crysta ₹1,24,736 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,72,022
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,420 · AC Seater ₹3,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,530 · AC Sleeper ₹5,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,350 · Economy ₹2,230 · Third AC ₹3,120 · Second AC ₹4,440 · First AC ₹6,200

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 Tumlong.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Eluru360 km from Nellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Peddapuram475 km from Nellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Rayagada825 km from Nellore

    Odisha

  4. Bokaro1570 km from Nellore

    Jharkhand

  5. Giridih1645 km from Nellore

    Jharkhand

  6. Katihar1900 km from Nellore

    Bihar

Hotels in Tumlong

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Things to Do in Tumlong

Visit Labrang Monastery

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Suggested Tumlong Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tumlong

  • Travel from Nellore to Tumlong (about 44.1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Labrang Monastery

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Phensang Monastery
  • Head back to Nellore
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