How to travel from Taj Mahal to Darjeeling, India
The distance between Taj Mahal and Darjeeling is around 1,220km (758 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Taj Mahal to Darjeeling by train, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darjeeling → Taj Mahal if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Gandhinagar Jpr, Fly
Take the train to Gandhinagar Jpr then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Bagdogra (IXB).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost₹18,545($235)
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost₹4,375($55)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taj Mahal and Darjeeling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taj Mahal to Darjeeling by train, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹4,375 ($55) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹18,545 ($235).
The distance between Taj Mahal and Darjeeling is around 1,220km (758 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,012km (629 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Taj Mahal and Darjeeling by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taj Mahal to Darjeeling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx ₹18,545 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Taj Mahal and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,375 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taj Mahal and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Gandhinagar Jpr then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taj Mahal and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Gandhinagar Jpr then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taj Mahal to Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the train to Gwalior Jn. then fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 8h 10m.
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 Taj Mahal and Darjeeling. The distance is around 1,220km (758 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taj Mahal to Darjeeling is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ₹21,805 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taj Mahal and Darjeeling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Gandhinagar Jpr, Fly + 2 similar | 7h 20m | ₹18,545($235) | every 20 mins | 1,559km (969 miles) |
| Train to Hazrat Nizamuddin, Fly | 7h 25m | ₹12,015($150) | hourly | 1,419km (882 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 10m | ₹21,805($275) | every 30 mins | 2,971km (1,846 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 1 day 2h | ₹4,375($55) | 4 times a week | 1,347km (837 miles) |
Drive | 16h 50m | ₹9,870($125) | on demand | 1,220km (758 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taj Mahal and Darjeeling
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Train operators
Indian Railways
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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