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How to get fromMelbourne to Gangtokby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Gangtok by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MEL - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    18h 31m
    ₹33,237–82,337

  2. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane MEL - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Gangtokcar car
    21h 54m
    ₹31,637–79,637

  3. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane MEL - KTM
    2. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    3. Drive from Kakadvitta to Gangtokcar car
    33h 42m
    ₹40,053–75,957

  4. Fly to Tumlingtar, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane MEL - TMI
    2. Drive from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Gangtokcar car
    24h 3m
    ₹35,237–83,337

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹27,740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,414.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 31m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Gangtok, India?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Gangtok. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Gangtok.

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