How to travel from Darjeeling to Chinnakanal, India
The distance between Darjeeling and Chinnakanal is around 2,371km (1,473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Darjeeling to Chinnakanal by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chinnakanal → Darjeeling if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost₹17,510($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to New Jalpaiguri then take the train to Aluva then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹8,915($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Chinnakanal.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Distance2,737km (1,701 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darjeeling and Chinnakanal
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Darjeeling to Chinnakanal by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹7,085 ($89) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹17,510 ($220).
The distance between Darjeeling and Chinnakanal is around 2,371km (1,473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,219km (1,379 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Darjeeling and Chinnakanal by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darjeeling to Chinnakanal is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx ₹17,510 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Darjeeling and Chinnakanal, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹7,085 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Darjeeling and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darjeeling and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darjeeling to Chinnakanal. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 7h 30m.
The closest major airport to Chinnakanal is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Darjeeling and Chinnakanal. The distance is around 2,737km (1,701 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 Darjeeling to Chinnakanal is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ₹17,510 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Darjeeling and Chinnakanal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar | 7h 30m | ₹17,510($220) | on demand | 2,464km (1,531 miles) |
| Fly to Madurai (IXM), Taxi | 8h 40m | ₹19,100($240) | on demand | 2,452km (1,524 miles) |
| Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Taxi | 8h 55m | ₹20,295($255) | on demand | 2,371km (1,473 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Taxi | 10h 5m | ₹21,170($265) | once daily | 2,495km (1,550 miles) |
| Fly to Trivandrum (TRV), train and taxi | 10h 35m | ₹19,500($245) | hourly | 2,738km (1,701 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 2h | ₹8,915($110) | twice a week | 3,029km (1,882 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Bus | 2 days 2h | ₹7,085($89) | once daily | 2,864km (1,780 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | ₹22,205($280) | on demand | 2,737km (1,701 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Darjeeling and Chinnakanal
Airlines
Spicejet
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
GoAir
Vistara
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
SETC
Airports near Chinnakanal
The following major airports near Chinnakanal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Chinnakanal
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Chinnakanal