The distance between Puducherry and Darjeeling is around 1,995km (1,240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Puducherry to Darjeeling by plane, train, 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 → Puducherry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Bagdogra (IXB).
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Take the train to Tambaram then New Jalpaiguri and then to Darjeeling.
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Take the bus to Vijayawada then take the train to Howrah Jn then take the bus to Siliguri.
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There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Darjeeling by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹19,815 ($250).
The distance between Puducherry and Darjeeling is around 1,995km (1,240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,896km (1,178 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Puducherry and Darjeeling by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Darjeeling is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₹19,815 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Darjeeling. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Darjeeling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tambaram and New Jalpaiguri. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.
Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Darjeeling. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2 days 5h, 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 Puducherry and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Yes you can fly from Puducherry and Darjeeling. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and arrive at Bagdogra (IXB) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Puducherry to Darjeeling. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Puducherry to Darjeeling typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) 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 Puducherry and Darjeeling. The distance is around 2,356km (1,464 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Darjeeling is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₹19,815 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 25m | ₹19,815($250) | on demand | 2,210km (1,373 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 15m | ₹14,880($185) | once daily | 1,995km (1,240 miles) |
Train | 2 days 5h | ₹1,355($17) | twice a week | 2,634km (1,637 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 21h | ₹6,285($79) | once daily | 2,584km (1,605 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 1 day 21h | ₹4,375($55) | 4 times a week | 2,610km (1,622 miles) |
Bus to Chennai- PT, train | 2 days 2h | ₹1,355($17) | twice a week | 2,497km (1,552 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | ₹22,125($280) | on demand | 2,356km (1,464 miles) |
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The following major airports near Darjeeling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.