There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Gangtok by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane MAA - IXB
- Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi
6h 49m₹14,652–23,821Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguritrain
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
2d 2h₹1,555–9,362Train, taxi
- Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain 12509 / ...
- Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi
40h 26m₹5,315–12,373Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus
- Take the bus from 2 Mile Check Post to Deorali Bus Stopbus
42h 37mDrive 2,199.3 km
- Drive from Manali to Gangtokcar 2,199.3 km
32h 44m₹25,103–36,260
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Gangtok is to bus and train which costs ₹1,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Gangtok is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Gangtok. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Deorali Bus Stop via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and 2 Mile Check Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 37m.
The distance between Manali and Gangtok is 1911 km. The road distance is 2199.3 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Gangtok without a car is to train and taxi which takes 40h 26m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Manali to Gangtok, including transfers.
Manali to Gangtok bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
Manali to Gangtok bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Gangtok is 2199 km. It takes approximately 32h 44m to drive from Manali to Gangtok.
There are 369+ hotels available in Gangtok.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Gangtok, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manali to Deorali Bus Stop via M.F.L., Central Station, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Siliguri, West Bengal, and 2 Mile Check Post in around 42h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,500
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
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