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

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

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CNS - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    28h 2m
    ₹41,568–185,391

  2. Fly to Shahjalal International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane CNS - DAC
    2. Take the train from Biman Bandar to Chilahatitrain train
    3. Take the train from Haldibari to Siliguri Jntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Tadongbus bus
    37h 45m
    ₹30,648–99,035

  3. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane CNS - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Gangtokcar car
    25h 5m
    ₹36,346–112,124

  4. Fly to Tumlingtar, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane CNS - TMI
    2. Drive from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Gangtokcar car
    38h 29m
    ₹39,890–118,940

  5. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CNS - KTM
    2. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    3. Drive from Kakadvitta to Gangtokcar car
    37h 48m
    ₹41,148–188,547

Cairns (CNS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹37,168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,995.8 km
  • Duration: 28h 2m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Gangtok, India?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Gangtok. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Gangtok.

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