There are 3 ways to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Darjeeling to Siliguri Jntrain 52540 / ...
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Ranipool Bus Stopbus
12h 47m₹1,100–2,451Drive 90.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Darjeeling to Rumtekcar 90.7 km
1h 31m₹1,017–1,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Rumtektaxi 90.7 km
1h 31m₹3,600–4,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek is to drive which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
The distance between Darjeeling and Rumtek is 178 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.
The best way to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 47m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 12h 47m to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Darjeeling to Rumtek is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Darjeeling to Rumtek.
There are 433+ hotels available in Rumtek.
What companies run services between Darjeeling, India and Rumtek, India?
There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Rumtek. However, you can take the train to Siliguri Jn, walk to Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, take the bus to Ranipool Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Rumtek. Alternatively, you can drive from Darjeeling to Rumtek in around 1h 31m.
- 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 Ranipool Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹275–550
- Website
- https://www.sntd.in/
- Schedules at
- https://www.sntd.in/PDF/BusSchedule.pdf
- Seater
- ₹390–550
- AC Seater
- ₹500
- Non AC Seater
- ₹275
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
Darjeeling Ride
- Phone
- +91 90 83 90 45 07
- Website
- darjeelingride.com
Darjeeling Taxi
- Phone
- 8670550722
- Website
- darjeelingtaxi.com
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