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Phodong to Gangtok

The distance from Phodong to Gangtok is about 12 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

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12 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

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Car / Taxi

Swift Dzire₹5,855

Ertiga₹7,430

Innova₹7,745

Innova Crysta₹9,570

Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹10

AC Seater₹20

Non-AC Sleeper₹20

AC Sleeper₹30

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹80

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Train

Sleeper₹40

Economy₹40

Third AC₹50

Second AC₹50

First AC₹60

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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.

Overview

The distance from Phodong to Gangtok is about 12 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

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By Car: Phodong to Gangtok

12 km · ~14m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Phodong
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
12 km · 14m 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: Phodong to Gangtok

12 km · ~16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Phodong
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Phodong. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Phodong → Gangtok
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~12 km
~16m|Tentative fare ₹10–₹80
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Arrive in Gangtok
Gangtok, Sikkim
Hotels in Gangtok

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Phodong to Gangtok

Nearest railway stations: New Jalpaiguri (about 82 km away) for Phodong, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.

Direct trains

Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train#52541 · Passenger

09:34 AMSiliguri Jn

6h 41m9 stops

04:15 PMDarjeeling

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Other options with a change

1 change · 8h 49m in total

Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train#52541 · Passenger

09:00 AMNew Jalpaiguri

6h 26m10 stops

03:26 PMGhoom

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Change trains at Ghoom — about 1h 54m wait

Darjeeling Joyride#52547 · Toy Train

05:20 PMGhoom

29m1 stops

05:49 PMDarjeeling

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1 change · 8h 50m in total

Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train#52541 · Passenger

09:00 AMNew Jalpaiguri

4h 25m7 stops

01:25 PMKurseong

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Change trains at Kurseong — about 1h 35m wait

Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train#52545 · Passenger

03:00 PMKurseong

2h 50m4 stops

05:50 PMDarjeeling

FCRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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