Tinsukia to Yuksom
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tinsukia, Assam to Yuksom, Sikkim.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Yuksom
916 km · ~19h 19m · About 18h of driving split over 3 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.
155 km · 3h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 305Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 455Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
155 km · 3h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 611Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 761Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Yuksom
916 km · ~20h 21m · 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 → Yuksom
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~916 km
~20h 21m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610
- Arrive in Yuksom
Yuksom, 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 Yuksom
Nearest railway stations: New Tinsukia Jn for Tinsukia, Darjeeling (about 38 km away) for Yuksom.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 30h 59m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 25m wait
1 change · 33h 4m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 55m wait
1 change · 39h 54m in total
Change trains at Siliguri Jn — about 11h 56m 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.
Transport Options
Tinsukia to Yuksom: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tinsukia to Yuksom is about 916 km by road, roughly 18.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 916 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,180 · Sedan ₹12,010 · SUV ₹15,720 · Innova / MUV ₹17,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,450
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,010 · AC Seater ₹1,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,610
- Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹950 · Third AC ₹1,310 · Second AC ₹1,860 · First AC ₹2,590
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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