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How to get fromVaranasi to Gangtokby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Gangtok by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane VNS - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    ₹12,414–22,107

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Patna Jntrain train 13006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dhanki more to Sikkim Gangtokbus bus
    13h
    ₹2,851–4,152

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to New Mal Jntrain train 19305
    2. Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    18h 44m
    ₹4,592–7,950

  4. Drive  747.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Gangtokcar car 747.3 km
    11h 11m
    ₹8,368–12,086

  5. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane VNS - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Gangtokcar car
    6h 23m
    ₹7,314–35,407

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Siliguribus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus bus redbusIndia_Non AC Seater
    21h 25m

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,967Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Gangtok, India?

You can take a bus from Varanasi to Gangtok Hamro Bazar via Siliguri in around 21h 25m.

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