How to travel from Vasco Da Gama to Darjeeling, India

The distance between Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling is around 2,070km (1,286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vasco Da Gama 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 DarjeelingVasco Da Gama if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Goa (GOI) to Bagdogra (IXB).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹14,245($180)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Patna Jn then Siliguri Jn and then to Darjeeling.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and then to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,015($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Darjeeling.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance2,418km (1,502 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling

There are several options for getting from Vasco Da Gama to Darjeeling by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,245 ($180).

The distance between Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling is around 2,070km (1,286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,976km (1,228 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vasco Da Gama to Darjeeling is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ₹14,245 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vasco Da Gama to Darjeeling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Patna Jn and Siliguri Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.

Indian Railways run train services between Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 12h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Goa (GOI) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) and arrive at Bagdogra (IXB) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Vasco Da Gama to Darjeeling. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Vasco Da Gama to Darjeeling typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) 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 Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling. The distance is around 2,418km (1,502 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 Vasco Da Gama to Darjeeling is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ₹14,245 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vasco Da Gama and Darjeeling

Transport options from Vasco Da Gama to Darjeeling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 60m
₹14,245($180)
on demand2,070km (1,286 miles)
Train
2 days 12h
₹1,590($20)
once a week2,792km (1,735 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2 days
₹5,015($63)
once a week2,758km (1,714 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi2 days 6h
₹7,165($90)
once a week2,871km (1,784 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
₹19,580($245)
on demand2,418km (1,502 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