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How to get fromChennai to Nathu La (Mountain)by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Nathu La (Mountain) by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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 Nathu La (Mountain)taxi taxi
    6h 53m
    ¥948–1,911

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Deorali Bus Stop to Nathu La (Mountain)taxi taxi
    2d
    ¥253–798

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Siliguri, West Bengal to Nathu La (Mountain)taxi taxi
    38h 3m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12509 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Nathu La (Mountain)taxi taxi
    41h 12m
    ¥485–987

  5. Drive 2,260.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Nathu La (Mountain)car car 2,260.6 km
    33h 57m
    ¥1,792–2,588

  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 Nathu La (Mountain)taxi taxi
    14h 24m
    ¥1,263–2,649

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,944.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Nathu La (Mountain), China?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Nathu La (Mountain). However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Nathu La (Mountain). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, take the bus to Siliguri, West Bengal, then take the taxi to Nathu La (Mountain).

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