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How to get fromShimla to Sikkimby bus, plane, taxi, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Sikkim by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane IXC - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    ₹11,087–36,532

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus bus 179
    2. Take the train from Delhi to Siliguri Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 45m
    ₹1,445–6,465

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus bus 179
    2. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patliputra ISBT to Sikkim Gangtokbus bus
    32h 44m
    ₹6,024–6,464

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarhtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    3. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    36h 36m
    ₹7,578–13,783

  5. Drive 1,668.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Gangtokcar car 1,668.9 km
    25h 31m
    ₹18,045–26,065

  6. Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane DED - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi taxi
    10h 59m
    ₹19,528–29,142

  7. Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane DEL - IXB
    4. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi taxi
    9h 51m
    ₹11,268–21,889

  8. Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane DHM - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi taxi
    10h 24m
    ₹23,210–41,539

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Sikkim, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Sikkim Gangtok via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, and Patliputra ISBT in around 32h 44m.

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