How to Reach Sikkim

The beauty of North-East India, Sikkim, bordered by Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet, is an incredibly famous tourist spot with places like Gangtok, Yuksom, Nathula Pass, and so on. The famous Kanchenjunga mountains and landscapes are yet another marvelous destination that attracts tourists towards it. Such sights are worth viewing and can bring peace to one's mind.

But the most frequently asked question about this place is how to reach Sikkim. What means are available for traveling to Sikkim? So without any further due, let's find out the answer to this most asked question.

Top ways to reach Sikkim Hassle-free

By Air

Sikkim itself does not have any airports yet, and the nearest airport is Bagdogra. The distance from the airport of Bagdogra to Gangtok is about 124 km. Rides like cabs and buses are available to travel this distance to Gangtok, which takes about 5 hours.

By Road

Reaching Sikkim by road is possible from cities like Kolkata, Bagdogra, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong. The journey can be covered by buses, cabs, or personal vehicles like cars. Though, with the bus, you might not find direct options with some cities. In such a case, you can take a bus to Siliguri first, and take a bus to Sikkim from there.

Train

The option of going to Sikkim by Train is also available. The nearest railway stations to Sikkim are Jalpaiguri, at a distance of 187 km and Siliguri, at a distance of 146 km. Options of taxis and buses are available to cover up the latter range to Sikkim. These stations have different rail connections to cities like Delhi and Kolkata.

How To Reach Sikkim From Delhi

By Air : Traveling to Sikkim from Delhi by air is the best option as it will cover the distance of 1600 km to Bagdogra in just approx two hours. The flight will cost will be quite affordable. From Bagdogra, buses and rides are available to reach Sikkim. These rides take upto 5 hours.

By Road : By road is a bad option for traveling to Sikkim from Delhi as the distance is about 1602.7 km, and it will take more than 30 hours to reach Sikkim, even if traveled nonstop.

By Train : Sikkim does not have any railway stations, so you will have to reach the nearest station in Sikkim, which will be either New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri and then take a bus. There are no direct trains available. Some of the trains that go to New Jalpaiguri from Delhi are DBRT Rajdhani – 12424, North East Express – 12506, Brahmaputra Mail – 15956 and so on.

How To Reach Sikkim From Mumbai

By Air : The best way to go to Sikkim from Mumbai is by flight. It will take you about 3 hours to reach the nearest airport to Sikkim via flight from Mumbai. From there, buses and other rides are available that will take you to Sikkim.

By Road : Traveling to Sikkim from Mumbai via road is not possible. The distance is about 2,427 km and will take more than 46 hours to reach the destination,

By Train : There are no direct trains for Sikkim available as Sikkim does not have any stations. So you will have to travel to Jalpaiguri or Siliguri, and from there, you can take buses or cabs for Sikkim that will take about 4-5 hours.

How To Reach Sikkim From Kolkata

By Air : The distance from Kolkata to Sikkim is about 577 km. The total time it will take to reach is about 6 hours, including the traveling time from Bagdogra (nearest airport) to Sikkim.

By Road : The distance is about 687 km by road from Kolkata to Sikkim. No direct buses are available to Sikkim from Kolkata. So, you will first have to reach Siliguri, and from there, take another bus accordingly.

By Train : Direct trains are not available, and the closest you can get to a railway station in Jalpaiguri or Siliguri. After that, bus and cabs rides are available to reach Sikkim.

How To Reach Sikkim From Bangalore

By Air : It will take you about 3 hours to reach the nearest airport to Sikkim from Bangalore via flights and will cost more than 5000 for the purpose.

By Road : The distance between Sikkim and Bangalore by road is about 2452 km and will take you up to 37 hours to reach Sikkim from Bangalore. It means that traveling by road is not possible.

By Train : The time taken to travel by train from Bangalore to Sikkim is about 45 hours by train. The fastest train available for the purpose is 02651 Yprkyq Express that goes till Siliguri.

How To Reach Sikkim From Chennai

By Air : It takes about 3 hours to travel to Sikkim via flight from Chennai on a typical day. You can opt for any plane that provides budget-friendly travel.

By Road : There is no public transport available to reach Sikkim by road from Chennai as it will take about 48 hours, and the distance to cover is about 2348 km.

By Train : It will take about 35 hours to travel to Sikkim from Chennai via train as the distance between these two places is about 2368 km. Njp Mas Express (12754) is available till Jalpaiguri from Chennai, and then you can take a bus or cab accordingly.

How To Reach Sikkim From Hyderabad

By Air : For about 5 hours will be consumed to travel to Sikkim's nearest airport by air from Hyderabad. After that, you will have to take a bus or a cab to reach Sikkim.

By Road : No option for road traveling is available as 43 hours, or even more will be taken to travel from Hyderabad to Sikkim by road as the distance is about 2,081 km.

By Train : The time taken by train to reach Sikkim from Hyderabad, including the journey from Jalpaiguri, will be about 40 hours, which is more than a day.

How To Reach Sikkim From Pune

By Air : Just like from any other location, in the case of Pune too, the closest you will get to Sikkim via air will be Bagdogra. And from there, you can take a taxi or bus.

By Road : No public transport is available to travel by road. It will take about 47 hours or more to get to Sikkim from Pune and go a distance of approximately 2465 km, making it an inconsiderate option.

By Train : For the train traveling to Sikkim, you will first have to take a train to Thane and then to New Jalpaiguri. From there, you can take cabs or buses to reach Sikkim.

How To Reach Sikkim From Lucknow

By Air : By air, it takes about 4-5 hours to get to Bagdogra, and then you can take cabs for Sikkim. There is no direct way to get there.

By Road : It will take about 21 hours by road to get to Sikkim from Lucknow, which makes this an inconsiderate option. The distance to cover by road is about 1048 km.

By Train : The train that goes till Jalpaiguri from Lucknow is 15610 Avadh Assam Express. After that, you can take buses or cabs to reach Sikkim.

How To Reach Sikkim From Bagdogra

By Air :  There is no option by air to go to Sikkim from Bagdogra as Bagdogra airport is the nearest airport to Sikkim. You will have to take a road route to Sikkim from Bagdogra, West Bengal.

By Road : By road, it will take about 4-5 hours to get to Sikkim from Bagdogra and is the best and most convenient option to reach Sikkim from Bagdogra.

By Train : There are no means available to get to Sikkim by train from Bagdogra. The only option available is by road, which will take you about 4-5 hours to reach Sikkim. Buses, cabs, and taxi options are available to get to Sikkim from Bagdogra.

Conclusion

Thus, these were the routes from various places and the distance and times between them to reach Sikkim. In most of the cases, a flight is the best option in terms of easiness or convenience to enter Sikkim. However, if you are up for some adventure, then roads and trains can seal the deal. So, pack your baggage and leave for this exciting journey to Sikkim!