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How to get fromGangtok to Samtseby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Gangtok to Samtse by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Bagdogra Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane IXB - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Samtsetaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $411–574

  2. Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gangtok to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car car
    2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane BDP - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Samtsetaxi taxi
    8h 18m
    $170–698

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Gangtok, India and Samtse, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Gangtok to Samtse. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Samtse. Alternatively, you can drive to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Samtse.

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