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How to get fromHowrah to Gangtokby plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Gangtok by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCU - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    ₹8,318–14,518

  2. Ferry, bus via Siliguri

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus bus
    19h 25m
    ₹726–2,058

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to New Mal Jntrain train 15643
    2. Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    14h 46m
    ₹4,537–7,539

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus bus
    19h 12m

  5. Drive  664.4 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Gangtokcar car 664.4 km
    9h 50m
    ₹7,448–10,758

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Gangtok. However, you can take the bus to Airport Gate No. 2, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Mal Jn then take the taxi to Gangtok.

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