What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling is to bus which costs ₹2,200 - ₹5,500 and takes 2 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹21,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Darjeeling?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Darjeeling via BB Ganguly Street, Kolkata and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Chennai to Darjeeling?

The distance between Chennai and Darjeeling is 1824 km. The road distance is 2135.4 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Darjeeling without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling without a car is to train and taxi which takes 39h 41m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Darjeeling?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chennai to Darjeeling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Darjeeling bus from?

Chennai to Darjeeling bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai station.

Where does the Chennai to Darjeeling bus arrive?

Chennai to Darjeeling bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Darjeeling?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Darjeeling is 2135 km. It takes approximately 32h 9m to drive from Chennai to Darjeeling.

Where can I stay near Darjeeling?

There are 824+ hotels available in Darjeeling.

Chennai to Darjeeling - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane MAA - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
5h 26m
₹12,330–20,438
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus
2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus
3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
2d 5h
₹2,199–5,345
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain 12509 / ...
2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi
39h 41m
₹3,528–10,137
Drive 2,135.4 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Darjeelingcar 2,135.4 km
32h 9m
₹23,959–34,607

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

56Weekly Planes

5h 21mAverage Duration

₹8,796Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,824.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Darjeeling, India?

You can take a bus from Chennai to Darjeeling via BB Ganguly Street, Babughat Bus Stand, Kolkata, Siliguri, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 2d 5h.

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