Ranchi to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Tumlong, 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: Ranchi to Tumlong
728 km · ~15h 54m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
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.
64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 364Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 514Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 664Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TumlongTumlong, 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: Ranchi to Tumlong
728 km · ~16h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~728 km
~16h 11m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- 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: Ranchi to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 17h 7m in total
Change trains at Andal Jn — about 57m wait
1 change · 17h 15m in total
Change trains at Sainthia — about 1h 44m wait
1 change · 18h 15m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 4h 15m 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.
Ranchi to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Tumlong is about 728 km by road, roughly 14.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 728 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹25,191 · Ertiga ₹32,070 · Innova ₹33,446 · Innova Crysta ₹41,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹56,837
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹800 · AC Seater ₹1,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,160 · AC Sleeper ₹1,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,090
- Train: Sleeper ₹470 · Economy ₹760 · Third AC ₹1,050 · Second AC ₹1,490 · First AC ₹2,070
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 Tumlong.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Ranchi to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Parasnath Hills135 km from Ranchi
Jharkhand
- Giridih175 km from Ranchi
Jharkhand
- Bhagalpur350 km from Ranchi
Bihar
- Purnia450 km from Ranchi
Bihar
- Mirik635 km from Ranchi
West Bengal
- Ging Gompa665 km from Ranchi
West Bengal
Hotels in Tumlong
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Things to Do in Tumlong
Visit Labrang Monastery
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Visit Phensang Monastery
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Suggested Tumlong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tumlong
- Travel from Ranchi to Tumlong (about 14.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Ranchi
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