There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Siliguri by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane MAA - IXB
4h 29m₹10,410–18,498Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain 12509 / ...
38h 25m₹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 30mDrive 2,091.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Siliguricar 2,091.4 km
31h 19m₹23,753–34,310Train 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
9h 59m₹11,707–26,869
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Siliguri is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 38h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Siliguri is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Siliguri. 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 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at New Jalpaiguri. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 38h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Siliguri is 1775 km. The road distance is 2091.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Siliguri without a car is to bus which takes 35h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Chennai to Siliguri, including transfers.
Chennai to Siliguri bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Siliguri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Siliguri is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 30m, you could also train, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 38h 25m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Siliguri, 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, Tamil Nadu to Siliguri, West Bengal via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh in around 35h 30m.
- 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
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- MRM Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Siliguri bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Chennai to Siliguri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Siliguri is 2091 km. It takes approximately 31h 19m to drive from Chennai to Siliguri.
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