There are 3 ways to get from Darjeeling to Gelephu by taxi, plane, 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.
Taxi to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane IXB - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Gelephutaxi
6h 20m$420–535Taxi to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane IXB - BUT
- Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Gelephutaxi
7h 27m$140–435Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi
- Drive from Darjeeling to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car
- Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane BDP - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Gelephutaxi
9h 4m$570–865
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darjeeling to Gelephu is to taxi and fly which costs $140 - $440 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Darjeeling to Gelephu is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $420 - $550.
The distance between Darjeeling and Gelephu is 484 km.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Darjeeling to Gelephu, including transfers.
Gelephu is 30 min ahead of Darjeeling. It is currently 7:01 PM in Darjeeling and 7:31 PM in Gelephu.
There are two+ hotels available in Gelephu.
What companies run services between Darjeeling, India and Gelephu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Gelephu. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Gelephu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), then take the taxi to Gelephu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–420
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Bathpalathang Airport via Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Bhadrapur Airport to Paro Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- $29–100
Darjeeling Ride
- Phone
- +91 90 83 90 45 07
- Website
- darjeelingride.com
Darjeeling Taxi
- Phone
- 8670550722
- Website
- darjeelingtaxi.com
Darjeeling Ride
- Phone
- +91 90 83 90 45 07
- Website
- darjeelingride.com
Darjeeling Taxi
- Phone
- 8670550722
- Website
- darjeelingtaxi.com
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