What is the cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Varanasi?

The cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Varanasi is to bus and train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,700 and takes 19h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gangtok to Varanasi?

The fastest way to get from Gangtok to Varanasi is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.

How far is it from Gangtok to Varanasi?

The distance between Gangtok and Varanasi is 710 km. The road distance is 744.9 km.

How do I travel from Gangtok to Varanasi without a car?

The best way to get from Gangtok to Varanasi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 18h 28m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹8,000.

How long does it take to get from Gangtok to Varanasi?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Gangtok to Varanasi, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gangtok to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Gangtok to Varanasi is 745 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Gangtok to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Gangtok to Varanasi - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Gangtok to Varanasi by taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXB - VNS
6h 58m
₹10,375–20,820
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to 2 Mile Check Postbus
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Varanasi Jntrain 20503 / ...
19h 4m
₹805–3,680
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to New Mal Jntaxi
2. Take the train from New Mal Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 19306
18h 28m
₹4,598–7,973
Drive 744.9 km
1. Drive from Gangtok to Varanasicar 744.9 km
11h 11m
₹7,995–11,548

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

56Weekly Planes

6h 27mAverage Duration

₹6,761Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gangtok to Varanasi.

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Distance: 709.6 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Gangtok to Varanasi. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS), then take the taxi to Varanasi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Mal Jn then take the train to Varanasi Jn.

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