Prayagraj to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to Gangtok, Sikkim.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Prayagraj to Gangtok
919 km · ~19h 23m · About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Prayagraj
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.
156 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 306Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 456Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
156 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 613Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 763Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
156 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GangtokGangtok, 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: Prayagraj to Gangtok
919 km · ~20h 25m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Prayagraj
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Prayagraj. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Prayagraj → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~919 km
~20h 25m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620
- 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: Prayagraj to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Allahabad Jn for Prayagraj, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 24h 52m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 40m wait
1 change · 31h 40m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 8h 55m wait
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.
Prayagraj to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Prayagraj to Gangtok is about 919 km by road, roughly 18.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 919 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹35,308 · Ertiga ₹44,958 · Innova ₹46,888 · Innova Crysta ₹57,787 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹79,696
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,010 · AC Seater ₹1,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,620
- Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹950 · Third AC ₹1,320 · Second AC ₹1,870 · First AC ₹2,600
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Prayagraj to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Jaunpur115 km from Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh
- Ghazipur220 km from Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh
- Siwan345 km from Prayagraj
Bihar
- Muzaffarpur470 km from Prayagraj
Bihar
- Ratanpur Abhiman520 km from Prayagraj
Bihar
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Things to Do in Gangtok
Banjhakri Falls
This waterfall has an entrance fee of ₹30 for two people and parking fee of ₹20. The site is developed with pathways and bridges around streams leading up the…
Dodrupchen Monastery
A monastery in the Nyingma tradition, famous for its large chorten. When in residence, Dodrupchen Rinpoche receives devotees to offer blessings from around 20:00 to…
Do-drul Chorten
Do-drul Chorten is worth a visit while in Gangtok.
Enchey Monastery
A 200-year-old monastery in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, located above Gangtok, just off the road to Lake Tsomgo.
Flower show
Near the White-Hall, flower show is at its best during the flowering season which is mid March to end of May in spring and October to mid December in autumn. The annual…
Guru Lhakhang
A Nyingma monastery famous for its large Guru Rinpoche statue and 100,000 smaller statues.
Suggested Gangtok Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Gangtok
- Travel from Prayagraj to Gangtok (about 18.4 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 Prayagraj
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