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How to get fromDarjeeling to Gelephuby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Darjeeling to Gelephu by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane IXB - GLU
    6h 18m
    $101–437

  2. Taxi to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane IXB - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Gelephutaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $420–525

  3. Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Darjeeling to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car car
    2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane BDP - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Gelephutaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $570–865

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Darjeeling to Gelephu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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 Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Gelephu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Gelephu.

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