Sultanpur to Pelling
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh to Pelling, Sikkim.
Approx Distance: 809 km
Approx Duration: 18 hrs
Route overview
Sultanpur to Pelling is about 809 km by road, roughly 18 hours of travel time.
By car: Sultanpur to Pelling
About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sultanpur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 105 km (about 2h 5m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 405. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 555. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 705. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 105 km (about 2h 5m of driving) — Arrive in Pelling
By bus: Sultanpur to Pelling
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sultanpur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sultanpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sultanpur → Pelling. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km Takes about 17h 59m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320.
- Arrive in Pelling
By train: Sultanpur to Pelling
The nearest railway stations are Sultanpur for Sultanpur and Darjeeling (about 29 km away) for Pelling. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 41h 58m in total: AMRITSAR - KOLKATA CHITPUR Durgiana SF Exp (12358) 10:17 PM Shivnagar to 08:04 AM Asansol Jn, then KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp (15905) 04:25 PM Asansol Jn to 03:47 AM Siliguru Town, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:23 AM Siliguru Town to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Asansol Jn (about 8h 21m wait) and Siliguru Town (about 5h 36m wait)
- With two changes, 42h 12m in total: AKAL TAKHT Express (12318) 10:03 PM Shivnagar to 03:10 PM Kolkata Sealdah, then Kanchan Kanya Express (13149) 08:30 PM Kolkata Sealdah to 07:56 AM Siliguru Town, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:23 AM Siliguru Town to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Kolkata Sealdah (about 5h 20m wait) and Siliguru Town (about 1h 27m wait)
- With two changes, 44h 43m in total: NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp (12436) 07:32 PM Shivnagar to 06:50 PM Kamakhya, then KAMAKHYA - PURI Weekly Spl (15644) 11:45 PM Kamakhya to 08:00 AM Siliguri Jn, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:34 AM Siliguri Jn to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Kamakhya (about 4h 55m wait) and Siliguri Jn (about 1h 34m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 809 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,000 · Sedan ₹10,620 · SUV ₹13,900 · Innova / MUV ₹15,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹890 · AC Seater ₹1,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · AC Sleeper ₹1,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹520 · Economy ₹840 · Third AC ₹1,160 · Second AC ₹1,650 · First AC ₹2,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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