Palampur to Yuksom
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Yuksom, 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: Palampur to Yuksom
1617 km · ~35h · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur
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.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 404Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 554Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 704Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 809Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 959Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1109Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1213Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1363Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1513Look 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: Palampur to Yuksom
1617 km · ~35h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km
~17h 59m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Change buses at a major city (around km 809)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Yuksom. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Yuksom
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km
~17h 59m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Arrive in Yuksom
Yuksom, 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: Palampur to Yuksom
Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Darjeeling (about 38 km away) for Yuksom.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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
Palampur to Yuksom: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palampur to Yuksom is about 1617 km by road, roughly 32.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1617 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,890 · Sedan ₹21,120 · SUV ₹27,640 · Innova / MUV ₹30,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,290 · Second AC ₹3,260 · First AC ₹4,560
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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