What is the cheapest way to get from Kālimpong to Tibet?

The cheapest way to get from Kālimpong to Tibet is to drive which costs ¥500 - ¥800 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kālimpong to Tibet?

The fastest way to get from Kālimpong to Tibet is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs ¥500 - ¥800.

How far is it from Kālimpong to Tibet?

The distance between Kālimpong and Tibet is 581 km. The road distance is 619.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Kālimpong to Tibet?

It takes approximately 19h 46m to get from Kālimpong to Tibet, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kālimpong to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Kālimpong to Tibet is 620 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Kālimpong to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 28+ hotels available in Tibet.

Kālimpong to Tibet - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kālimpong to Tibet by car, plane, or bus

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Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Drive from Kālimpong to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car
2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane BDP - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
19h 46m
¥937–4,582
Drive 619.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kālimpong to Tibetcar 619.8 km
8h 46m
¥527–761
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Melli to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus
3. Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
46h 12m
¥592–1,020
Drive to Biratnagar Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Kālimpong to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)car
2. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane BIR - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
18h 11m
¥865–3,896
Drive to Rajbiraj, fly, bus
1. Drive from Kālimpong to Rajbiraj (RJB)car
2. Fly from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane RJB - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
26h 44m
¥863–3,865
Bus, drive via Kathmandu
1. Take the bus from Melli to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus
3. Drive from Budhanilkantha to Zhangmucar
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
47h 1m
¥592–1,020

Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

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17h 31mAverage Duration

¥801Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580.9 km
Duration: 19h 46m

What companies run services between Kālimpong, India and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Kālimpong to Tibet. However, you can drive to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melli to Tibet via Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Kathmandu, Gongabu Buspark, Narayan Gopal Chowk, Zhangmu, and Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal in around 46h 12m.

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