West Bengal to Sikkim

Travelling between West Bengal and Sikkim is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 181.05 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 55.37.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between West Bengal and Sikkim depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between West Bengal and Sikkim. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 15h to reach Sikkim.

Travelling between West Bengal and Sikkim can be as cheap as USD 55.37 if you opt for a SpiceJet flight and as expensive as USD 181.05 if you buy a Hahn Air Systems flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 9 from West Bengal to Sikkim starting from 06:50 Kolkata Airport until 16:45 Kolkata Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from West Bengal to Sikkim.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from West Bengal to Sikkim, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 55.37.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between West Bengal and Sikkim

Air India Express, Hahn Air Systems, IndiGo, SpiceJet

Bus

Travelling from West Bengal to Sikkim overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between West Bengal and Sikkim

Apsara Bus Service

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between West Bengal and Sikkim

Cab Expresso

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% decided to fly