How to travel from Alappuzha to Darjeeling, India
The distance between Alappuzha and Darjeeling is around 2,500km (1,554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Alappuzha to Darjeeling by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darjeeling → Alappuzha if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Bagdogra (IXB).
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost₹12,575($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Aluva and then to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹5,175($65)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alappuzha and Darjeeling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alappuzha to Darjeeling by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹5,175 ($65) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,575 ($160).
The distance between Alappuzha and Darjeeling is around 2,500km (1,554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,313km (1,437 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Alappuzha and Darjeeling by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alappuzha to Darjeeling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ₹12,575 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Alappuzha and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹5,175 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alappuzha and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alappuzha and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alappuzha to Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (IXB) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Darjeeling. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) (GAU) and Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) (PAT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Alappuzha and Darjeeling. The distance is around 2,849km (1,770 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alappuzha to Darjeeling is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ₹12,575 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alappuzha and Darjeeling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 15m | ₹12,575($160) | every 2 hours | 2,500km (1,554 miles) |
| Train to Trivandrum Pett, Fly | 9h 40m | ₹23,635($295) | once daily | 3,576km (2,222 miles) |
| Train to Kozhikkode, Fly | 10h 50m | ₹17,985($225) | every 4 hours | 2,597km (1,614 miles) |
| Train to Podanur Jn, Fly | 11h 10m | ₹15,200($190) | once daily | 2,561km (1,591 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 2 days 2h | ₹5,175($65) | twice a week | 3,036km (1,887 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Taxi | 2 days 12h | ₹8,275($105) | 3 times a week | 3,059km (1,901 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | ₹23,080($290) | on demand | 2,849km (1,770 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alappuzha and Darjeeling
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
Vistara
GoAir
Air India Limited
Bus companies
Kallada Tours and Travels
Bhutan post
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Darjeeling
The following major airports near Darjeeling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Darjeeling
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
- Distance
- 347km (215 miles) from Darjeeling
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
- Distance
- 355km (220 miles) from Darjeeling