There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Darjiling 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 28m₹7,493–19,332Train via Rangapani
cheapest- Take the train from Royapuram to Rangapanitrain 00659
2d 14h₹1,419–7,470Bus
- 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 55mTrain
- Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain 12509 / ...
39h 3m₹1,528–7,737Drive 2,088.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Darjilingcar 2,088.1 km
31h 32m₹23,487–33,925Train 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
11h 59m₹12,707–29,869
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Darjiling is to train via Rangapani which costs ₹1,400 - ₹7,500 and takes 2 days 14h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Darjiling is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Darjiling. 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 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at New Jalpaiguri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 3m.
The distance between Chennai and Darjiling is 1780 km. The road distance is 2088.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Darjiling without a car is to bus which takes 35h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Chennai to Darjiling, including transfers.
Chennai to Darjiling bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Darjiling is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 55m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹8,000 and takes 39h 3m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Darjiling, 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 Darjiling via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and Siliguri, West Bengal in around 35h 55m.
- 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
- ₹7,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–17,000
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
- ₹7,500–18,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Royapuram to Rangapani
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Darjiling bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Chennai to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Darjiling is 2088 km. It takes approximately 31h 32m to drive from Chennai to Darjiling.
There are 283+ hotels available in Darjiling.