How to travel from Mysore to Darjeeling, India

The distance between Mysore and Darjeeling is around 2,106km (1,309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mysore to Darjeeling by plane, bus, 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 Mysore (MYQ) to Bagdogra (IXB).

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time5h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹20,135($255)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,935($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Darjeeling.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance2,609km (1,621 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mysore and Darjeeling

There are several options for getting from Mysore to Darjeeling by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹4,935 ($62) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹20,135 ($255).

The distance between Mysore and Darjeeling is around 2,106km (1,309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,037km (1,266 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Mysore and Darjeeling by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mysore to Darjeeling is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ₹20,135 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Mysore and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,935 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mysore and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mysore and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 6h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mysore and Darjeeling. Flights depart from Mysore (MYQ) and arrive at Bagdogra (IXB) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 5h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Mysore to Darjeeling. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD) and Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mysore to Darjeeling typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Mysore (MYQ) 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 Mysore and Darjeeling. The distance is around 2,609km (1,621 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mysore to Darjeeling is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ₹20,135 ($255).

How do I get from Mysore to Darjeeling

Compare travel optionsbetween Mysore and Darjeeling

Transport options from Mysore to Darjeeling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 55m
₹20,135($255)
on demand2,987km (1,856 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 40m
₹13,610($170)
every 2 hours2,106km (1,309 miles)
Train and Taxi
1 day 22h
₹4,935($62)
once a week2,778km (1,726 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
₹21,170($265)
on demand2,609km (1,621 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