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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Sikkim by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane DED - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    ₹11,898–20,307

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rishikesh to Saharanpurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Saharanpur to Siliguri Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus bus
    42h 45m
    ₹1,113–7,245

  3. Bus via Patna

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    2. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patliputra ISBT to Sikkim Gangtokbus bus
    28h 43m
    ₹5,886–6,948

  4. Train, bus via Hājīpur

    1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Laksar Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Laksar Jn to Sonpur Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jadhua to Sikkim Gangtokbus bus
    30h 9m
    ₹3,275–7,199

  5. Drive  1,419.8 km

    1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Gangtokcar car 1,419.8 km
    21h 44m
    ₹15,891–22,953

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Moradabadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Moradabad to New Mal Jntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    35h 42m
    ₹5,075–11,684

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Noidabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noida to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus bus
    43h 30m

Rishīkesh to Sikkim by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration42h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Sikkim, India?

You can take a bus from Rishikesh to Sikkim Gangtok via Kashmiri Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, and Patliputra ISBT in around 28h 43m.

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