Salem to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu 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: Salem to Gangtok
2673 km · ~57h 28m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Salem
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.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 446Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 596Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 746Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 891Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1041Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1191Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1337Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1487Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1637Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1782Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1932Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2082Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2228Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2378Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2528Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m 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: Salem to Gangtok
2673 km · ~59h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Salem → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~891 km
~19h 48m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 891)
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) · ~891 km
~19h 48m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1782)
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) · ~891 km
~19h 48m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- 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: Salem to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 60h 18m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 35m wait
1 change · 60h 34m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 9h 10m wait
1 change · 64h 14m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 11h 30m 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.
Salem to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Salem to Gangtok is about 2673 km by road, roughly 53.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2673 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,02,426 · Ertiga ₹1,30,493 · Innova ₹1,36,106 · Innova Crysta ₹1,67,672 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,31,532
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,940 · AC Seater ₹4,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,280 · AC Sleeper ₹6,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,530
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,630 · Economy ₹2,700 · Third AC ₹3,770 · Second AC ₹5,380 · First AC ₹7,510
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Gangtok guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gangtok.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Salem to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Vellore225 km from Salem
Tamil Nadu
- Eluru830 km from Salem
Andhra Pradesh
- Araku Valley1155 km from Salem
Andhra Pradesh
- Chaibasa1885 km from Salem
Jharkhand
- Dhanbad2085 km from Salem
Jharkhand
- Katihar2380 km from Salem
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 Salem to Gangtok (about 53.5 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 Salem
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