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How to get fromGangtok to Howrahby taxi, plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXB - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    4h 36m
    ₹8,408–14,218

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 15644
    21h 35m
    ₹585–3,103

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to New Jalpaiguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Howrah Jntrain train 12346 / ...
    11h 4m
    ₹4,449–7,292

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gangtok Hamro Bazar to Siliguribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    18h 43m

  5. Drive  658.4 km

    1. Drive from Gangtok to Howrahcar car 658.4 km
    9h 53m
    ₹7,371–10,646

  6. Bus, ferry via Siliguri

    1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    19h 8m
    ₹731–2,012

Gangtok to Howrah by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Gangtok to Howrah. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, take the subway to Esplanade, walk to Fairlie, then take the ferry to Howrah Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri then take the train to Howrah Jn.

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