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There are 7 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 Zirakpurbus 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
    9h 7m
    ₹11,688–21,333

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Siliguri Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus bus
    44h 26m
    ₹1,371–7,685

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    4. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    28h 12m
    ₹7,127–14,132

  4. Bus via Patna

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Patliputra ISBT to Sikkim Gangtokbus bus
    31h 3m
    ₹6,378–8,582

  5. Drive  1,743.5 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Gangtokcar car 1,743.5 km
    23h
    ₹17,056–24,637

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    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
    13h 33m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Hamro Bazarbus bus
    46h 15m

Shimla to Sikkim by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration44h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,431.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Sikkim Gangtok via Zirakpur, Tribune Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, and Patliputra ISBT in around 31h 3m.

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