There are 5 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 32m₹9,910–17,498Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain 12509 / ...
38h 58m₹1,528–7,737Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Vijayawada to Siliguribus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
35h 55mDrive 2,088.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Darjilingcar 2,088.1 km
31h 16m₹23,379–33,769Train 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
10h 41m₹11,707–27,869
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Darjiling is to train which costs ₹1,500 - ₹8,000 and takes 38h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Darjiling is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Siliguri via Vijayawada. 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 38h 58m.
The distance between Chennai and Darjiling is 1775 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 32m to get from Chennai to Darjiling, including transfers.
Chennai to Darjiling bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 32m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 55m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹8,000 and takes 38h 58m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Darjiling via Vijayawada and Siliguri 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
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–26,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–27,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- 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 20m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vijayawada to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Darjiling bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Vijayawada 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 16m to drive from Chennai to Darjiling.
There are 283+ hotels available in Darjiling.