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How to get fromSikkim to Tibetby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sikkim to Tibet by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    3. Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar car
    4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    46h 8m
    ¥600–1,029

  2. Drive  548.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gangtok to Lhasacar car 548.8 km
    7h 40m
    ¥464–670

  3. Bus, drive via Kathmandu

    1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    3. Drive from Budhanilkantha to Zhangmucar car
    4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    46h 57m
    ¥600–1,029

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  • Distance: 1,755.6 km
  • Duration: 46h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Sikkim to Tibet. However, you can take the bus to Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, walk to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, take the bus to Kathmandu, walk to Gongabu Buspark, take the line 1 bus to Narayan Gopal Chowk, drive to Zhangmu, take the bus to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, then take the taxi to Lhasa. Alternatively, you can drive from Gangtok to Lhasa in around 7h 40m.

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