How to travel from Indore to Darjeeling, India

The distance between Indore and Darjeeling is around 1,576km (980 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Indore 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

Fly from Indore (IDR) to Bagdogra (IXB).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,210($165)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,535($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Darjeeling.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Distance1,576km (980 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Indore and Darjeeling

There are several options for getting from Indore to Darjeeling by plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹4,535 ($57) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,210 ($165).

The distance between Indore and Darjeeling is around 1,576km (980 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,338km (832 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Indore and Darjeeling by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Indore to Darjeeling is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹13,210 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Indore and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,535 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Indore and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Indore (IDR) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Indore and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Indore (IDR) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Indore and Darjeeling. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and arrive at Bagdogra (IXB) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Indore to Darjeeling. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Indore to Darjeeling typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Indore and Darjeeling. The distance is around 1,576km (980 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Indore to Darjeeling is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹13,210 ($165).

How do I get from Indore to Darjeeling

Compare travel optionsbetween Indore and Darjeeling

Transport options from Indore to Darjeeling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 40m
₹13,210($165)
every 20 mins1,862km (1,157 miles)
Train and Taxi
1 day 14h
₹4,535($57)
once a week1,925km (1,196 miles)
Drive
23hrs
₹12,815($160)
on demand1,576km (980 miles)

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Airports near Darjeeling

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

IXB
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Darjeeling
GAU
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
International Airport
Distance
347km (215 miles) from Darjeeling
PAT
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
355km (220 miles) from Darjeeling