How to travel from Darjeeling to Mangalore, India

The distance between Darjeeling and Mangalore is around 2,396km (1,489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Darjeeling to Mangalore 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.

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Fly

Fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Mangalore (IXE).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,835($200)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to New Jalpaiguri then take the train to Palakkad and then to Mangalore Jn.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,935($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Mangalore.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance2,657km (1,651 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darjeeling and Mangalore

There are several options for getting from Darjeeling to Mangalore by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹2,390 ($30) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,835 ($200).

The distance between Darjeeling and Mangalore is around 2,396km (1,489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,106km (1,308 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Darjeeling and Mangalore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darjeeling to Mangalore is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ₹15,835 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Darjeeling and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹2,390 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Darjeeling and Mangalore. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Mangalore (IXE). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darjeeling and Mangalore. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Mangalore (IXE). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Darjeeling and Mangalore. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) and arrive at Mangalore (IXE) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Darjeeling to Mangalore. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Darjeeling to Mangalore typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) and and arrive into Mangalore (IXE).

The closest major airport to Mangalore is Mangalore Airport (IXE) (IXE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Mangalore. Kannur International Airport (CNN) (CNN) and Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) 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 Mangalore. The distance is around 2,657km (1,651 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darjeeling to Mangalore is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ₹15,835 ($200).

How do I get from Darjeeling to Mangalore

Compare travel optionsbetween Darjeeling and Mangalore

Transport options from Darjeeling to Mangalore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 35m
₹15,835($200)
on demand2,396km (1,489 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
2 days 3h
₹4,935($62)
3 times a week3,127km (1,943 miles)
Train and Bus2 days 11h
₹2,390($30)
once a week3,019km (1,876 miles)
Bus and Train2 days 11h
₹8,595($110)
once daily2,955km (1,836 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
₹24,990($315)
on demand2,657km (1,651 miles)

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Airports near Mangalore

The following major airports near Mangalore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXE
Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Mangalore
CNN
Kannur International Airport (CNN)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Mangalore
MYQ
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Mangalore