How to travel from Vadodara to Darjeeling, India

The distance between Vadodara and Darjeeling is around 1,814km (1,127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vadodara 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.

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Fly

Fly from Vadodara (BDQ) to Bagdogra (IXB).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹16,475($205)
Operated by

Air India Limited

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,695($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Darjeeling.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,908km (1,186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vadodara and Darjeeling

There are several options for getting from Vadodara to Darjeeling by plane, train, 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 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹16,475 ($205).

The distance between Vadodara and Darjeeling is around 1,814km (1,127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,610km (1,000 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Vadodara and Darjeeling by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vadodara to Darjeeling is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹16,475 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Vadodara 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 Vadodara and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Vadodara (BDQ) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vadodara and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Vadodara (BDQ) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Vadodara and Darjeeling. Flights depart from Vadodara (BDQ) and arrive at Bagdogra (IXB) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Vadodara to Darjeeling. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Vadodara to Darjeeling typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Vadodara (BDQ) 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 Vadodara and Darjeeling. The distance is around 1,908km (1,186 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vadodara to Darjeeling is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹16,475 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vadodara and Darjeeling

Transport options from Vadodara to Darjeeling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 30m
₹16,475($205)
on demand1,994km (1,239 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
₹16,075($200)
hourly1,814km (1,127 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
1 day 22h
₹4,695($59)
twice a week2,280km (1,417 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi1 day 23h
₹5,890($74)
once daily2,555km (1,588 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
₹15,520($195)
on demand1,908km (1,186 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