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There are 5 ways to get from Gorakhpur to Gangtok by train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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Train, taxi  •  18h 52m

  1. Take the train from Gorakhpur to New Jalpaiguri 15910 / ...
  2. Take a taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok

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Bus  •  27h 21m

  1. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu
  2. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri
  3. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Gangtok Deorali Bus Stand

Drive  •  10h 12m

  1. Drive from Gorakhpur to Gangtok 700.7 km

Train to Bhairawa, fly, drive  •  8h 25m

  1. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Nautanwa
  2. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Bhadrapur (BDP) BWA - BDP
  3. Drive from Bhadrapur to Gangtok

Drive to Bharatpur, fly, drive  •  7h 25m

  1. Drive from Gorakhpur to Bharatpur
  2. Fly from Bharatpur (BHR) to Bhadrapur (BDP) BHR - BDP
  3. Drive from Bhadrapur to Gangtok

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The cheapest way to get from Gorakhpur to Gangtok is to train and taxi which costs ₹4,400 - ₹7,000 and takes 18h 52m.

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The fastest way to get from Gorakhpur to Gangtok is to drive and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹25,000 - ₹50,000.

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The distance between Gorakhpur and Gangtok is 893 km. The road distance is 700.7 km.

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The best way to get from Gorakhpur to Gangtok without a car is to train and taxi which takes 18h 52m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹7,000.

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It takes approximately 18h 52m to get from Gorakhpur to Gangtok, including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Gorakhpur to Gangtok is 701 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Gorakhpur to Gangtok.

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  • Distance: 892.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 52m

What companies run services between Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India and Gangtok, India?

You can take a bus from Gorakhpur to Gangtok via Civil Mall, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Siliguri, and Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus in around 27h 21m.

Airlines
Buddha Air Ltd
Website
buddhaair.com
Flights from Bhairawa to Bhadrapur via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
3h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹19,000 - ₹41,000
Flights from Bhairawa to Bhadrapur via Pokhara, Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹19,000 - ₹41,000
Flights from Bharatpur to Bhadrapur via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹23,000 - ₹95,000
Yeti Airlines
Website
yetiairlines.com
Flights from Bhairawa to Bhadrapur via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
₹7,000 - ₹18,000
Train operators
Indian Railways

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.

Contact Details
Phone
14646
Email
care@irctc.co.in
Website
indianrail.gov.in
Train from Gorakhpur to New Jalpaiguri
Ave. Duration
17h 10m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
₹370 - ₹1,800
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
₹370 - ₹480
Third AC (3A)
₹1,000 - ₹1,300
Second AC (2A)
₹1,400 - ₹1,800
Train from Gorakhpur to Nautanwa
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
₹110 - ₹650
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
₹110 - ₹140
Third AC (3A)
₹380 - ₹480
Second AC (2A)
₹500 - ₹650
Bus operators
Shubham Travels
Phone
02228916622
Email
shubhamtrv@gmail.com
Website
shubhamtravel.in
Bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
11h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
₹3,973
Website
http://www.shubhambus.com/
NBSTC
Phone
03582222576
Email
nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
Website
nbstc.in
Bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri
Ave. Duration
10h
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
₹1,500
Website
https://nbstc.in/
Apsara Bus Service
Bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Gangtok Deorali Bus Stand
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
₹300 - ₹400
Website
https://www.redbus.in/travels/apsara-bus-service
Other operators
Taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok
Ave. Duration
1h 42m
Estimated price
₹4,100 - ₹5,000
Gourik Cab Services
Phone
+91 80 16 00 85 00
Aayush Holidays
Phone
+91 97 33 41 23 40
Website
aayushholidays.com
99 Taxi
Phone
+91 89 00 77 18 88
Website
99taxi.in

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