How to travel from Salem to Darjeeling, India
The distance between Salem and Darjeeling is around 2,145km (1,333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Salem 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 → Salem if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Tambaram, Fly
Take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Bagdogra (IXB).
- Duration9h 15m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost₹15,040($190)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost₹4,695($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Darjeeling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salem 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 ₹4,695 ($59) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,040 ($190).
The distance between Salem and Darjeeling is around 2,145km (1,333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,009km (1,249 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Salem and Darjeeling by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salem to Darjeeling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 15m and will set you back approx ₹15,040 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,695 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salem and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 9h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salem and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 9h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchchirapali then fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 9h 35m.
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 Salem and Darjeeling. The distance is around 2,450km (1,523 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Darjeeling is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around ₹17,270 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salem and Darjeeling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Tambaram, Fly + 5 similar | 9h 15m | ₹15,040($190) | once daily | 2,145km (1,333 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 9h 35m | ₹17,270($215) | once daily | 2,322km (1,443 miles) |
| Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly | 10h 5m | ₹13,925($175) | twice a week | 2,226km (1,383 miles) |
| Train to Coimbatore Jn, Fly | 10h 35m | ₹21,645($270) | once a week | 3,320km (2,063 miles) |
| Train to Pondicherry, Fly | 11h 5m | ₹19,975($250) | once a week | 2,436km (1,513 miles) |
| Train to Mysore Jn, Fly | 13h 15m | ₹20,770($260) | every 20 mins | 2,536km (1,576 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | ₹4,695($59) | 5 times a week | 2,622km (1,629 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days | ₹6,845($86) | once daily | 2,636km (1,638 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | ₹23,000($290) | on demand | 2,450km (1,523 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salem and Darjeeling
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
FlexFlight ApS
AirAsia India
Bus companies
Kallada Tours and Travels
NBSTC
Train operators
Indian Railways
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