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How to get fromBirgunj to Gangtokby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Birgunj to Gangtok by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane SIF - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Gangtokcar car
    5h 4m
    ₹10,917–53,711

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Hajipur Jntrain train 15515 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jadhua to Sikkim Gangtokbus bus
    13h 13m
    ₹2,831–4,065

  3. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Birgunj to Jiwdharacar car
    2. Take the train from Jiwdhara to Hajipur Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jadhua to Sikkim Gangtokbus bus
    11h 43m
    ₹3,593–5,036

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train 15656
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    17h 40m
    ₹4,430–7,483

  5. Drive 522.6 km

    1. Drive from Birgunj to Gangtokcar car 522.6 km
    7h 48m
    ₹6,386–9,224

Simara Airport (SIF) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,478Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 489.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Birgunj, Nepal and Gangtok, India?

There is no direct connection from Birgunj to Gangtok. However, you can take the taxi to Simara Airport (SIF) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birgunj to Sikkim Gangtok via Jiwdhara, Hajipur Jn, and Jadhua in around 11h 43m.

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