There are 4 ways to get from Contai to Gangtok by train, plane, taxi, 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, fly, taxi
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CCU - IXB
- Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi
8h₹8,596–15,828Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus
25h 17m₹840–1,992Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to New Jalpaiguritrain 15721
- Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi
16h 57m₹4,475–7,819Drive 756.9 km
- Drive from Contai to Gangtokcar 756.9 km
11h 24m₹8,024–11,590
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Gangtok is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹2,000 and takes 25h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Gangtok is to train and fly and taxi which takes 8h and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Gangtok. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Deorali Bus Stop via Kolkata and Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.
The distance between Contai and Gangtok is 750 km. The road distance is 756.9 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Gangtok without a car is to train and taxi which takes 16h 57m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Contai to Gangtok, including transfers.
Contai to Gangtok bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Gangtok bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Gangtok is 757 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Contai to Gangtok.
There are 394+ hotels available in Gangtok.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Gangtok, India?
You can take a bus from Contai to Deorali Bus Stop via Kolkata, Siliguri, and Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand in around 25h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–10,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kanthi P H to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,300
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Seater
- ₹450–1,300
- Phone
- +919002012099
- sntd@yahoo.com
- Website
- sntd.in
Bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹275–500
- Website
- https://www.sntd.in/
- Schedules at
- https://www.sntd.in/PDF/BusSchedule.pdf
- AC Seater
- ₹500
- Non AC Seater
- ₹275
- Phone
- 9064919130
- support@mybusbookings.com
- Website
- apsarabus.in
Bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–400
- Website
- https://www.apsarabus.in/
- Non AC Seater
- ₹300–400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,500
Gourik Cab Services
- Phone
- +91 80 16 00 85 00
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Gourik Cab Services
- Phone
- +91 80 16 00 85 00
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, Getting to Rome from the airport, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.