Bagdogra to Gangtok Cab Fare
Prices from 2 sites, the drive, and what to see in Gangtok.
A one-way sedan from Bagdogra to Gangtok costs ₹4,331 to ₹5,605. A cab takes about 4.5 hours through Siliguri and up the Teesta river on NH10, entering Sikkim at Rangpo. Most people stay three days: one in town, one for Tsomgo Lake, one for Rumtek or the ropeway.
Bagdogra to Gangtok cab fare
The price Savaari and EaseMyTrip each showed us for the same trip. Lowest price in each row is highlighted.
One way
Drop at Gangtok. You pay for one side only. Every price is for the 127 km drive.
| Car | Savaari | EaseMyTrip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹4,246 | ₹5,521 |
| Sedan | ₹4,331 | ₹5,605 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹5,545 | ₹7,099 |
| Innova | No price | ₹10,686 |
- Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll.
- EaseMyTrip: includes taxes and charges. Not stated: driver allowance.
Round trip, 2 days
The same car and driver stay with you and bring you back to Bagdogra. Every price is for 254 km, the drive there and back.
| Car | Savaari |
|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹9,255 |
| Sedan | ₹9,426 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹16,585 |
- Driving around Gangtok adds about 45 km (our 1 day plan), at each site's rate per extra km.
- Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
We checked each site on 20 Oct 2026 for a pickup on 3 Nov 2026. Where a site's price covers fewer km than the trip, we added the extra km at its own rate, plus 5% GST if applicable. Prices change with the date, the season and demand, so check the site before you book. Cabsguru does not sell these trips.
- Distance 127 km
- Drive time ~4.5h
- Highway NH10
Road distance from Bagdogra airport to the top of MG Marg. NH10 follows the Teesta river through the hills and is often slowed by landslide repairs, so allow up to 5.5 hours. Savaari's round-trip price is for its Siliguri pickup area, which covers the airport.
What to see in Gangtok
Viewpoints over Kanchenjunga, monasteries, the ropeway and a glacial lake high on the Nathu La road. One full day covers the town.
Tashi View Point
A viewpoint about 8 km north of town. On a clear morning you see Kanchenjunga across the valley. Go first thing, before the clouds roll in.
MG Marg
Gangtok's main street, closed to cars, with shops, cafes and momo places. Most visitors stay near it. Littering and smoking are fined.
Enchey Monastery
A Buddhist monastery among tall pines, about 3 km from MG Marg, with a painted prayer hall. Walk round it clockwise.
Gangtok Ropeway
A cable car of about 1 km from Deorali, with a wide view over the town and valley. The ride up and back takes about 20 minutes plus the queue.
Rumtek Monastery
The largest monastery in Sikkim, across the valley from Gangtok. Carry an original photo ID: it is checked at the gate.
Tsomgo Lake
A glacial lake at about 3,750 m, 40 km up the Nathu La road, frozen in winter. You need a permit, arranged a day ahead through a registered operator.
The drive: which way to go
There is one usual road. A longer hill road is used when NH10 is closed.
NH10 up the Teesta valley
~127 km · about 4.5 h · via Siliguri, Sevoke, Rangpo & Singtam
From the airport round Siliguri to the Coronation Bridge at Sevoke, then up the Teesta river on NH10 to Rangpo, the Sikkim border, and on through Singtam to Gangtok.
Through Kalimpong and Rhenock
~175 km · about 6.5 h · via Kalimpong, Pedong & Rhenock
The hill road cabs use when a landslide closes NH10. Longer and slower, with sharp bends, but it passes Kalimpong. Ask the driver which road is open that morning.
Cab from Bagdogra to Gangtok
Call or message a local Bagdogra operator. Tell them your pickup point, dates and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip, and they send a price for the car and driver.
We are still listing Bagdogra operators. Write to [email protected] and we will put you in touch.
Common questions
How much is a cab from Bagdogra to Gangtok?
A one-way sedan costs ₹4,331 to ₹5,605 on Savaari and EaseMyTrip, and a 2-day round trip in a sedan costs ₹9,426 for the drive there and back. Check the date you travel, as prices move with demand.
What does an SUV or Innova cost from Bagdogra to Gangtok?
An Ertiga-type SUV one way costs ₹5,545 to ₹7,099. An Innova one way costs ₹10,686. Both seat 6 to 7 people with luggage.
How long is the drive from Bagdogra to Gangtok?
About 4.5 hours for 127 km in good weather. In the monsoon, landslide work on NH10 can add an hour or more, so book a flight that lands by early afternoon.
Do I need a permit for Gangtok?
Indian nationals don't need one for Gangtok. Foreign nationals need a Sikkim permit, which is given at Rangpo on the way in and at Bagdogra airport. Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La need extra permits for everyone.
What is the nearest railway station?
New Jalpaiguri (NJP) in Siliguri. From there a cab to Gangtok takes about the same time as from Bagdogra airport.
Is the toll included in the cab fare?
It depends on the site. Some quotes include tolls and state tax, others add them at the end. Read what the price covers under each table.
When is the best time to go?
March to May for flowers and mild days, and October to December for the clearest mountain views. June to September is the monsoon, with landslides on NH10.