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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Gangtok by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    ₹11,513–24,372

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Aluabari Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Aluabari Road to Siliguri Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus bus
    47h 55m
    ₹1,329–8,641

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12509 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    40h 20m
    ₹5,028–11,937

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus bus
    41h 11m

  5. Drive 2,204.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Gangtokcar car 2,204.2 km
    33h 5m
    ₹24,792–35,811

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane TIR - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    13h 32m
    ₹16,727–34,909

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,098Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,888.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Gangtok, India?

You can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Deorali Bus Stop via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Siliguri, West Bengal, and Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand in around 41h 11m.

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