What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Gangtok?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Gangtok is to train and bus which costs ₹1,800 - ₹12,000 and takes 3 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Gangtok?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Gangtok is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹22,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Gangtok?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Gangtok. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Gangtok Hamro Bazar via Kochi Vytilla Junction, Hyderabad and Siliguri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Kochi to Gangtok?

The distance between Kochi and Gangtok is 2386 km. The road distance is 2788.7 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Gangtok without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Gangtok without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2 days 5h and costs ₹5,500 - ₹16,000.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Gangtok?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Kochi to Gangtok, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Gangtok bus from?

Kochi to Gangtok bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Kochi Vytilla Junction station.

Where does the Kochi to Gangtok bus arrive?

Kochi to Gangtok bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Hyderabad station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Gangtok?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Gangtok is 2789 km. It takes approximately 41h 5m to drive from Kochi to Gangtok.

Where can I stay near Gangtok?

There are 366+ hotels available in Gangtok.

Kochi to Gangtok - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Gangtok by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Cochin International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane COK - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi
7h 58m
₹16,467–21,760
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aluva to New Jalpaiguritrain 22503
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
3d 8h
₹1,895–11,772
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Santragachi Jntrain
2. Take the train from Santragachi Jn to New Mal Jntrain
3. Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Gangtoktaxi
2d 5h
₹5,795–15,472
Bus via Hyderabad
1. Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Hyderabadbus
2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Siliguribus
3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus
2d 8h
Drive 2,788.7 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Gangtokcar 2,788.7 km
41h 5m
₹31,255–45,146
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CJB - IXB
3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi
12h 27m
₹18,235–28,682
Bus
1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Bengaluru Satellitebus
2. Take the bus from Hebbal to Patna Patliputra Bus Standbus
3. Take the bus from Patliputra ISBT to Sikkim Gangtokbus
3d 7h
₹10,124–12,163

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

52Weekly Planes

7h 22mAverage Duration

₹9,363Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,386.2 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Gangtok, India?

You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Gangtok Hamro Bazar via Ernakulam, Vythilla Hub, Kochi Vytilla Junction, Hyderabad, and Siliguri in around 2d 8h.

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