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There are 10 ways to get from China to Darjeeling by plane, car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane plane CTU - RKZ
    2. Drive from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Darjeelingcar car
    11h 17m
    ₹15,108–56,655

  2. Fly Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane plane CKG - RKZ
    2. Drive from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Darjeelingcar car
    11h 54m
    ₹14,575–51,603

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chongqing to Leshan Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Chengdu Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Jorpaticar car
    6. Take the bus from Jorpati to Kakadvittabus bus
    7. Drive from Kakadvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    3d 12h
    ₹18,596–27,767

  4. Drive 2,791.9 km

    1. Drive from Chongqing to Darjeelingcar car 2,791.9 km
    38h 47m
    ₹33,767–48,774

  5. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane TFU - BDP
    3. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    11h 28m
    ₹15,140–47,768

  6. Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane CTU - LXA
    2. Drive from Lhasa-Airport-LXA to Darjeelingcar car
    12h 29m
    ₹45,108–54,155

  7. Fly Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane CKG - LXA
    2. Drive from Lhasa-Airport-LXA to Darjeelingcar car
    13h 36m
    ₹37,075–49,103

  8. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, drive

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane TFU - LXA
    3. Drive from Lhasa-Airport-LXA to Darjeelingcar car
    13h 44m
    ₹19,190–76,268

  9. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shahjalal International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane CAN - DAC
    2. Take the train from Biman Bandar to Panchagarhtrain train
    3. Drive from Panchagarh to Darjeelingcar car
    20h 16m
    ₹21,608–36,372

  10. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane TFU - KTM
    3. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    4. Drive from Kakadvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    23h 51m
    ₹22,610–48,092

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,605Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,914.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between China and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from China to Darjeeling. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Sichuan Gymnasium, take the line 3 subway to Taipingyuan, take the line 10 subway to Chengdu Airport T1, walk to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) airport, fly to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ), then drive to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chongqing to Darjeeling via Leshan Central Bus Station, Chengdu Airport, Chengdu Airport T1, Chengdu North Station, Chengdu, Lhasa Bus Station, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, Zhangmu, Jorpati, and Kakadvitta in around 3d 12h.

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