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How to get fromSikkim to Shimlaby taxi, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sikkim to Shimla by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jorethang to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane IXB - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 59m
    ₹11,605–22,454

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    43h 39m
    ₹1,333–7,851

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to New Jalpaiguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kalka to Shimlataxi taxi
    29h 10m
    ₹7,139–14,092

  4. Drive 1,658.4 km

    1. Drive from Gangtok to Shimlacar car 1,658.4 km
    25h 47m
    ₹17,999–25,998

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,464Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sikkim to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to New Delhi, take the train to Kalka, then take the taxi to Shimla.

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