There are 3 ways to get from Darjeeling to Lachen by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Darjeeling to Siliguri Jntrain
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Deorali Bus Stop to Lachentaxi
14h 38m₹4,600–6,601Drive 171.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Darjeeling to Lachencar 171.8 km
3h 3m₹1,937–2,798Taxi
- Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Lachentaxi 171.8 km
3h 3m₹6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darjeeling to Lachen is to drive which costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Darjeeling to Lachen is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
The distance between Darjeeling and Lachen is 292 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Darjeeling to Lachen without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 14h 38m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 14h 38m to get from Darjeeling to Lachen, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Darjeeling to Lachen is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Darjeeling to Lachen.
There are 40+ hotels available in Lachen.
What companies run services between Darjeeling, India and Lachen, India?
There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Lachen. However, you can take the train to Siliguri Jn, walk to Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, take the bus to Deorali Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Lachen. Alternatively, you can drive from Darjeeling to Lachen in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Darjeeling to Siliguri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +919002012099
- [email protected]
- Website
- sntd.in
Bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹275–600
- Website
- https://www.sntd.in/
- Schedules at
- https://www.sntd.in/PDF/BusSchedule.pdf
- Seater
- ₹420–600
- AC Seater
- ₹500
- Non AC Seater
- ₹275
- Phone
- 9826824851
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsarabus.com
Bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–400
- Website
- https://www.apsarabus.com/index.html
- Non AC Seater
- ₹300–400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,000
Cab In Sikkim
- Phone
- +91 74 78 49 38 74
- Website
- cabinsikkim.com
Royal Sikkim
- Phone
- +91 90 07 63 88 88
- Website
- royalsikkim.com
Sikkim Cab Rental Company
- Phone
- +91 96 47 59 36 70
- Website
- sikkimcabrental.com
Darjeeling Ride
- Phone
- +91 90 83 90 45 07
- Website
- darjeelingride.com
Darjeeling Taxi
- Phone
- 8670550722
- Website
- darjeelingtaxi.com
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