Raichur to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Raichur, Karnataka 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: Raichur to Gangtok
2205 km · ~47h 26m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Raichur
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.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 882Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1032Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1182Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1323Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1473Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1623Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1764Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1914Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2064Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m 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: Raichur to Gangtok
2205 km · ~49h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Raichur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Raichur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Raichur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km
~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- 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 Gangtok. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km
~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1470)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gangtok. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km
~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- 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: Raichur to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Raichur for Raichur, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 63h 40m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 4h 45m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 40m 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.
Raichur to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Raichur to Gangtok is about 2205 km by road, roughly 44.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2205 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹84,719 · Ertiga ₹1,07,871 · Innova ₹1,12,502 · Innova Crysta ₹1,38,654 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,91,220
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,430 · AC Seater ₹3,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,530 · AC Sleeper ₹5,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,220
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,350 · Economy ₹2,240 · 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 Gangtok.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Raichur to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Hyderabad225 km from Raichur
Andhra Pradesh
- Siddipet335 km from Raichur
Telangana
- Karimnagar400 km from Raichur
Telangana
- Dhamtari860 km from Raichur
Chhattisgarh
- Hazaribag1555 km from Raichur
Jharkhand
- Bhagalpur1835 km from Raichur
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 Raichur to Gangtok (about 44.1 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 Raichur
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