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How to get fromTibet to Sikkimby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tibet to Sikkim by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    2. Drive from Zhangmu to Narayan Gopal Chowkcar car
    3. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus bus
    46h 34m
    ₹8,508–14,326

  2. Drive  549.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lhasa to Gangtokcar car 549.4 km
    7h 40m
    ₹6,666–9,629

  3. Bus, drive via Kathmandu

    1. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    2. Drive from Zhangmu to Budhanilkanthacar car
    3. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus bus
    47h 21m
    ₹8,508–14,326

  4. Bus, drive via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    2. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    3. Take the bus from Koteshwor to Kakadvittabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus bus
    2d 2h
    ₹10,255–15,023

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  • Distance: 1,756.1 km
  • Duration: 46h 34m

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

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

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