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How to get fromKathmandu to Gangtokby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Gangtok by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Gangtokcar car
    4h 25m
    ₹15,575–18,038

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 52m
    ₹693–2,600

  3. Drive, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    3. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    20h 4m
    ₹6,143–9,974

  4. Drive 570.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Gangtokcar car 570.3 km
    9h 1m
    ₹6,952–10,042

  5. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Gangtokcar car
    5h 35m
    ₹14,045–16,451

  6. Bus via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 32m
    ₹1,934–2,294

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,972Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Gangtok, India?

You can take a bus from Kathmandu to Deorali Bus Stop via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus and Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand in around 22h 52m.

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