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How to get fromThimphu to Gangtokby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Thimphu to Gangtok by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Bagdogra Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane PBH - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    3h 20m
    ₹34,725–51,066

  2. Taxi, fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane PBH - BDP
    3. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Gangtokcar car
    6h 24m
    ₹11,125–51,366

Paro Airport (PBH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Thimphu, Bhutan and Gangtok, India?

There is no direct connection from Thimphu to Gangtok. However, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Gangtok.

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