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Pathankot to Tumlong

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathankot, Punjab to Tumlong, Sikkim.

1765 kmDistance
35.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19520
Sedan₹23050
SUV₹30160
Innova / MUV₹33740
Tempo Traveller₹39130
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1940
AC Seater₹3180
Non-AC Sleeper₹2820
AC Sleeper₹4060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4990
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Train
Sleeper₹1090
Economy₹1800
Third AC₹2500
Second AC₹3560
First AC₹4970
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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: Pathankot to Tumlong

1765 km · ~37h 58m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathankot

    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 50m 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 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 883

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1183

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

  10. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1324

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1474

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1624

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

  13. 141 km · 2h 50m 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: Pathankot to Tumlong

1765 km · ~39h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pathankot

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

  2. Pathankot → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km

    ~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 883)

    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 → Tumlong

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km

    ~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  5. 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: Pathankot to Tumlong

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.

Direct trains

JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Lohit Exp#15652 · Express
12:30 AMChakki Bank
37h 20m315 stops
01:50 PM+1dNew Jalpaiguri
JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Amarnath Exp#15654 · Express
12:30 AMChakki Bank
37h 20m325 stops
01:50 PM+1dNew Jalpaiguri

Other options with a change

1 change · 35h 25m in total

Himgiri Express#12332 · Superfast
11:49 PMKathua
22h 16m170 stops
10:05 PM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 55m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani
11:00 PMMughal Sarai Jn
12h 14m145 stops
11:14 AM+1dAmbari Falakata

1 change · 35h 25m in total

Himgiri Express#12332 · Superfast
11:49 PMKathua
22h 16m170 stops
10:05 PM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 55m wait

New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express#22424 · Rajdhani
11:00 PMMughal Sarai Jn
12h 14m106 stops
11:14 AM+1dAmbari Falakata

1 change · 36h 10m in total

JAMMU TAWI - DURG SF Exp#12550 · Superfast
06:25 AMKathua
2h 5m30 stops
08:30 AMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 2h 19m wait

AMRITSAR - NEW JALPAIGURI Karmabhoomi Exp#12408 · Superfast
10:49 AMJalandhar Cant
31h 46m285 stops
06:35 PM+1dNew Jalpaiguri

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

Pathankot to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Tumlong is about 1765 km by road, roughly 35.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1765 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,520 · Sedan ₹23,050 · SUV ₹30,160 · Innova / MUV ₹33,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,130
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,940 · AC Seater ₹3,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,820 · AC Sleeper ₹4,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,990
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,090 · Economy ₹1,800 · Third AC ₹2,500 · Second AC ₹3,560 · First AC ₹4,970

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

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