There are 4 ways to get from West Bengal to Sikkim by train, taxi, bus, night bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Sealdah to New Mal Jntrain 13149
- Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Gangtoktaxi
14h 44m₹4,544–7,591Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
19h 7m₹720–2,020Night bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Siliguri Bus Stationnightbus
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
18h 55m₹1,470–3,190Drive 665.3 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Gangtokcar 665.3 km
9h 45m₹7,592–10,965
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Bengal to Sikkim is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹2,100 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from West Bengal to Sikkim is to drive which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from West Bengal to Sikkim. However, there are services departing from Taltola and arriving at Gangtok - SNT bus stand via Kolkata and Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
The distance between West Bengal and Sikkim is 760 km. The road distance is 665.3 km.
The best way to get from West Bengal to Sikkim without a car is to train and taxi which takes 14h 44m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 14h 44m to get from West Bengal to Sikkim, including transfers.
West Bengal to Sikkim bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from Kolkata station.
West Bengal to Sikkim bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Siliguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Bengal to Sikkim is 665 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from West Bengal to Sikkim.
There are 369+ hotels available in Sikkim.
What companies run services between West Bengal, India and Sikkim, India?
You can take a bus from Taltola to Gangtok - SNT bus stand via Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata, Siliguri, and Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand in around 19h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to New Mal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹450–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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