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How to get fromKunming to Sikkimby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Sikkim by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane KMG - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi taxi
    17h 6m
    ₹17,920–47,770

  2. Fly to Shahjalal International Airport, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane KMG - DAC
    2. Take the train from Biman Bandar to Panchagarhtrain train
    3. Drive from Panchagarh to Jorethangcar car
    19h 14m
    ₹13,800–42,670

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    4. Drive from Zhangmu to Jorpaticar car
    5. Take the bus from Jorpati to Kakadvittabus bus
    6. Drive from Kakadvitta to Gangtokcar car
    3d 18h
    ₹26,088–41,114

  4. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane KMG - LXA
    2. Drive from Lhasa-Airport-LXA to Mangancar car
    12h 36m
    ₹18,620–75,170

  5. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KMG - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Jorethangcar car
    11h 31m
    ₹15,420–47,070

  6. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KMG - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Sorengcar car
    11h 44m
    ₹19,620–58,870

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,041Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,591 km
  • Duration: 17h 6m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Sikkim, India?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Sikkim. However, you can take the line 3 subway to East Bus Station, take the line 6 subway to Airport Center, walk to Kunming-Airport-KMG airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Jorethang. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming to Gangtok via Chongqing West, Lhasa, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, Zhangmu, Jorpati, and Kakadvitta in around 3d 18h.

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