There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane MAA - IXB
4h 31m₹8,093–19,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain 12509 / ...
39h 6m₹900–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - Siliguri, West Bengal
35h 46mDrive 2,083.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railwaycar 2,083.4 km
31h 36m₹23,507–33,955Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane TIR - IXB
12h 2m₹12,807–30,009
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 39h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Siliguri, West Bengal via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at New Jalpaiguri. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 38h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is 1786 km. The road distance is 2083.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway without a car is to bus which takes 35h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, including transfers.
Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 46m, you could also train, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 39h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and Siliguri, West Bengal in around 35h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–49,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- MRM Travels
- Website
- Fast Track Tours And Travels
Bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Fast Track Tours And Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is 2083 km. It takes approximately 31h 36m to drive from Chennai to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
There are 290+ hotels available in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.