Tirupati to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 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: Tirupati to Gangtok
2338 km · ~50h 46m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tirupati
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.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 390Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 779Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1079Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1169Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1319Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1469Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1559Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1709Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1859Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1948Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2098Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2248Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m 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: Tirupati to Gangtok
2338 km · ~51h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Tirupati
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tirupati. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tirupati → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~779 km
~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 779)
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) · ~779 km
~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1559)
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) · ~779 km
~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
- 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: Tirupati to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Tirupati Main for Tirupati, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 47h 36m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 2h 45m wait
2 changes · 68h 21m in total
Change trains at Kiul Jn — about 10h 32m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 35m wait
2 changes · 68h 21m in total
Change trains at Dankuni — about 7h 52m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 14h 45m 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.
Tirupati to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tirupati to Gangtok is about 2338 km by road, roughly 46.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2338 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹89,467 · Ertiga ₹1,14,016 · Innova ₹1,18,925 · Innova Crysta ₹1,46,474 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,02,392
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,570 · AC Seater ₹4,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,740 · AC Sleeper ₹5,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,600
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,370 · Third AC ₹3,300 · Second AC ₹4,710 · First AC ₹6,580
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 Gangtok.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Tirupati to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Eluru500 km from Tirupati
Andhra Pradesh
- Peddapuram615 km from Tirupati
Andhra Pradesh
- Rayagada965 km from Tirupati
Odisha
- Purulia1685 km from Tirupati
West Bengal
- Dhanbad1750 km from Tirupati
Jharkhand
- Bhagalpur1965 km from Tirupati
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 Tirupati to Gangtok (about 46.8 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 Tirupati
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