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

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There are 5 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 5m
    ₹13,930–22,538

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12509 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    40h 15m
    ₹5,028–11,937

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus bus
    41h

  4. Drive  2,204.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Gangtokcar car 2,204.2 km
    32h 49m
    ₹24,670–35,634

  5. 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
    9h 29m
    ₹15,727–34,909

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,455Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,883.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Chennai to Gangtok Hamro Bazar via Vijayawada and Siliguri in around 41h.

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