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Tawang to Itanagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh to Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

237 kmDistance
4.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹10,539
Ertiga₹13,374
Innova₹13,941
Innova Crysta₹17,226
Tempo Traveller (12)₹23,580

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹260
AC Seater₹430
Non-AC Sleeper₹380
AC Sleeper₹550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹710
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹270
Third AC₹360
Second AC₹500
First AC₹690
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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: Tawang to Itanagar

237 km · ~5h 4m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tawang

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Seppa

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Itanagar

    Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

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: Tawang to Itanagar

237 km · ~5h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Tawang

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tawang. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Tawang → Itanagar

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~237 km

    ~5h 16m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹710

    Usual tea / meal halts: Lemmi (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Itanagar

    Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Tawang to Itanagar

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Tawang to Itanagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tawang to Itanagar is about 237 km by road, roughly 4.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 237 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹380 · AC Sleeper ₹550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹710
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹360 · Second AC ₹500 · First AC ₹690

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Suggested Itanagar Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Itanagar

  • Travel from Tawang to Itanagar (about 4.7 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Ita Fort

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Ganga Lake
  • Head back to Tawang
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