How to travel from Nellore to Darjeeling, India
The distance between Nellore and Darjeeling is around 2,011km (1,250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nellore to Darjeeling by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darjeeling → Nellore if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Chennai Central then fly from Madras (MAA) to Bagdogra (IXB).
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost₹14,960($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹4,140($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nellore and Darjeeling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nellore to Darjeeling by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹4,140 ($52) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,960 ($190).
The distance between Nellore and Darjeeling is around 2,011km (1,250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,642km (1,020 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Nellore and Darjeeling by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nellore to Darjeeling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ₹14,960 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Nellore and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,140 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nellore and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Chennai Central then fly from Madras (MAA) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nellore and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Chennai Central then fly from Madras (MAA) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nellore to Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Chennai Central then fly from Madras (MAA) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 7h 40m.
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 Nellore and Darjeeling. The distance is around 2,024km (1,257 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nellore to Darjeeling is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ₹14,960 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nellore and Darjeeling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 40m | ₹14,960($190) | every 3 hours | 2,011km (1,250 miles) |
| Train to Vijayawada Jn, Fly | 8h 30m | ₹21,010($265) | hourly | 2,075km (1,289 miles) |
| Train to Cuddapah, Fly | 11h 35m | ₹19,260($240) | once daily | 2,398km (1,490 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | ₹4,140($52) | once daily | 2,111km (1,312 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 16h | ₹4,615($58) | once daily | 2,137km (1,328 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | ₹19,020($240) | on demand | 2,024km (1,257 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nellore and Darjeeling
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
Air India Limited
FlexFlight ApS
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
NBSTC
Airports near Darjeeling
The following major airports near Darjeeling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Darjeeling
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
- Distance
- 347km (215 miles) from Darjeeling
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
- Distance
- 355km (220 miles) from Darjeeling