Tinsukia to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tinsukia, Assam 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: Tinsukia to Tumlong
870 km · ~18h 44m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tinsukia
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.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 435Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 585Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 735Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m 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: Tinsukia to Tumlong
870 km · ~19h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tinsukia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tinsukia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tinsukia → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~870 km
~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- 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: Tinsukia to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: New Tinsukia Jn for Tinsukia, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
Direct trains
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.
Tinsukia to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tinsukia to Tumlong is about 870 km by road, roughly 17.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 870 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹30,203 · Ertiga ₹38,425 · Innova ₹40,069 · Innova Crysta ₹49,415 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹68,022
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹960 · AC Seater ₹1,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,390 · AC Sleeper ₹2,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,490
- Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹900 · Third AC ₹1,250 · Second AC ₹1,770 · First AC ₹2,470
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 Tinsukia to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- North Lakhimpur160 km from Tinsukia
Assam
- Ziro195 km from Tinsukia
Arunachal Pradesh
- Tawang450 km from Tinsukia
Arunachal Pradesh
Hotels in Tumlong
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Tumlong
Things to Do in Tumlong
Visit Labrang Monastery
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Suggested Tumlong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tumlong
- Travel from Tinsukia to Tumlong (about 17.4 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Tinsukia
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