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How to get fromHowrah to Sikkimby plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Sikkim by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCU - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi taxi
    4h 12m
    ₹7,918–13,118

  2. Ferry, bus via Siliguri

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus bus
    19h 25m
    ₹726–2,058

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to New Mal Jntrain train 15643
    2. Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    14h 46m
    ₹4,537–7,539

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus bus
    19h 12m

  5. Drive  664.4 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Gangtokcar car 664.4 km
    9h 50m
    ₹7,455–10,768

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,943Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Sikkim, India?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Sikkim. However, you can take the bus to Airport Gate No. 2, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Jorethang. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Mal Jn then take the taxi to Gangtok.

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