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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, 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
    ₹13,930–23,538

  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 Nellorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nellore to Vijayawadabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Siliguribus bus
    4. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus bus
    45h 9m

  4. Drive  2,204.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Gangtokcar car 2,204.3 km
    32h 49m
    ₹21,564–31,148

  5. Bus via Howrah

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Howrahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Howrah to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus bus
    2d 4h

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,396Cheapest 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 Nellore, Vijayawada, and Siliguri in around 45h 9m.

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