Wayanad to Lachung
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Wayanad, Kerala to Lachung, Sikkim.
Approx Distance: 2890 km
Approx Duration: 64.2 hrs
Route overview
Wayanad to Lachung is about 2890 km by road, roughly 64.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Wayanad to Lachung
About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Wayanad. 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.
- 113 km (about 2h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 413. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 563. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 713. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 113 km (about 2h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 826. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 976. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1126. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 113 km (about 2h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1239. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1389. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1539. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 113 km (about 2h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1651. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1801. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1951. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 113 km (about 2h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2064. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2214. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2364. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 113 km (about 2h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2477. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2627. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2777. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 113 km (about 2h 15m of driving) — Arrive in Lachung
By bus: Wayanad to Lachung
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Wayanad. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Wayanad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Wayanad → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~963 km Takes about 21h 24m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 963). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lachung. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~963 km Takes about 21h 24m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1927). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lachung. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Lachung. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~963 km Takes about 21h 24m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750.
- Arrive in Lachung
By train: Wayanad to Lachung
The nearest railway stations are Chemancheri (about 46 km away) for Wayanad and Darjeeling (about 87 km away) for Lachung. 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, 68h 35m in total: Mangalore - Chennai Express (12686) 07:40 PM Vellarakkad to 08:00 AM Chennai Central, then Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express (12753) 11:00 AM Chennai Central to 03:45 AM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Chennai Central (about 3h wait) and New Jalpaiguri (about 5h 15m 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 2890 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,890 · Sedan ₹37,670 · SUV ₹49,280 · Innova / MUV ₹55,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,880
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,180 · AC Seater ₹5,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,620 · AC Sleeper ₹6,650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,140
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,760 · Economy ₹2,920 · Third AC ₹4,080 · Second AC ₹5,810 · First AC ₹8,120
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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