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

The cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Nālanda is to taxi and train which costs ₹4,600 - ₹8,500 and takes 16h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gangtok to Nālanda is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.

How far is it from Gangtok to Nālanda?

The distance between Gangtok and Nālanda is 546 km. The road distance is 527.2 km.

How do I travel from Gangtok to Nālanda without a car?

The best way to get from Gangtok to Nālanda without a car is to taxi and train which takes 16h 58m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹8,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Gangtok to Nālanda, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gangtok to Nālanda?

Yes, the driving distance between Gangtok to Nālanda is 527 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Gangtok to Nālanda.

Where can I stay near Nālanda?

There are 51+ hotels available in Nālanda.

Gangtok to Nālanda - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gangtok to Nālanda by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXB - PAT
3. Take the train from Patna Jn to Bakhtiyarpur Jntrain
9h 20m
₹14,835–28,300
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to New Mal Jntaxi
2. Take the train from New Mal Jn to Bakhtiyarpur Jntrain 15483 / ...
16h 58m
₹4,608–8,173
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Patnabus
3. Take the taxi from Patna to Nālandataxi
18h 41m
Drive 527.2 km
1. Drive from Gangtok to Nālandacar 527.2 km
7h 54m
₹5,938–8,577

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) flights

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5h 37mAverage Duration

₹10,110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 545.8 km
Duration: 9h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Gangtok to Nālanda. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT), take the taxi to Patna Jn, take the train to Bakhtiyarpur Jn, then take the line 03232 train to Sohsarai Halt. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Mal Jn, take the train to Bakhtiyarpur Jn, then take the line 03232 train to Sohsarai Halt.

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