What is the cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Lachen?

The cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Lachen is to drive and fly and train which costs SFr 240 - SFr 700 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gangtok to Lachen?

The fastest way to get from Gangtok to Lachen is to taxi and fly and train which takes 15h 40m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 750.

How far is it from Gangtok to Lachen?

The distance between Gangtok and Lachen is 7289 km. The road distance is 9355.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Gangtok to Lachen?

It takes approximately 15h 40m to get from Gangtok to Lachen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gangtok and Lachen?

Lachen is 3h 30m behind Gangtok. It is currently 10:13 AM in Gangtok and 6:43 AM in Lachen.

Can I drive from Gangtok to Lachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gangtok to Lachen is 9356 km. It takes approximately 5 days 2h to drive from Gangtok to Lachen.

Where can I stay near Lachen?

There are 372+ hotels available in Lachen.

Gangtok to Lachen - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gangtok to Lachen by taxi, plane, train, or car

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Taxi to Bagdogra Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IXB - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
15h 40m
CHF 282–717
Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Gangtok to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car
2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BDP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
18h 20m
CHF 240–696
Drive 9,355.8 km
1. Drive from Gangtok to Lachencar 9,355.8 km
5d 2h
CHF 1,563–2,258

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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15h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,289.4 km
Duration: 15h 40m

What companies run services between Gangtok, India and Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Gangtok to Lachen. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, then take the train to Lachen SZ. Alternatively, you can drive from Gangtok to Lachen in around 5d 2h.

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