The distance between Delhi and Darjeeling is around 1,223km (760 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Delhi to Darjeeling by plane, train, taxi 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 from Delhi (DEL) to Bagdogra (IXB).
GoAir
+ 5 othersTake the train to Siliguri Jn and then to Darjeeling.
Indian Railways
Take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.
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There are several options for getting from Delhi to Darjeeling by plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,630 ($120).
The distance between Delhi and Darjeeling is around 1,223km (760 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,100km (683 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Delhi and Darjeeling by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Delhi to Darjeeling is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹9,630 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Delhi and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Delhi and Darjeeling. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Delhi to Darjeeling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siliguri Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Indian Railways run train services between Delhi and Darjeeling. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Delhi and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Delhi (DEL) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Delhi and Darjeeling. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and arrive at Bagdogra (IXB). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Delhi and Darjeeling with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
GoAir, AirAsia India, Spicejet, IndiGo Airlines, Vistara and Air India Limited fly between Delhi and Darjeeling. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and and arrive into Bagdogra (IXB). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Delhi to Darjeeling typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and and arrive into Bagdogra (IXB).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Delhi and Darjeeling. The distance is around 1,420km (882 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Delhi to Darjeeling is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹9,630 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 50m | ₹9,630($120) | every 20 mins | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Train | 1 day 14h | ₹955($12) | once daily | 1,570km (975 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 21h 50m | ₹4,375($55) | every 20 mins | 1,527km (949 miles) |
Drive | 19h 5m | ₹11,540($145) | on demand | 1,420km (882 miles) |
GoAir
AirAsia India
Spicejet
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Darjeeling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.