The distance between Visakhapatnam and Darjeeling is around 1,433km (890 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Visakhapatnam 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 from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Bagdogra (IXB).
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+ 2 othersTake the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.
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There are several options for getting from Visakhapatnam 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 ₹4,615 ($58) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹16,075 ($200).
The distance between Visakhapatnam and Darjeeling is around 1,433km (890 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,154km (717 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Visakhapatnam and Darjeeling by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Darjeeling is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ₹16,075 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Visakhapatnam and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,615 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Visakhapatnam and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Visakhapatnam and Darjeeling. We recommend that you fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Visakhapatnam and Darjeeling. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) and arrive at Bagdogra (IXB) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Visakhapatnam to Darjeeling. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Visakhapatnam to Darjeeling typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) 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 Visakhapatnam and Darjeeling. The distance is around 1,433km (890 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Darjeeling is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₹16,075 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 20m | ₹16,075($200) | on demand | 2,446km (1,520 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ₹4,615($58) | 4 times a week | 1,589km (987 miles) |
Train, Bus and Taxi | 1 day 9h | ₹5,015($63) | 3 times a week | 1,532km (952 miles) |
Drive | 20h 50m | ₹11,620($145) | on demand | 1,433km (890 miles) |
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The following major airports near Darjeeling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.