There are 3 ways to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 48m₹1,150–2,451Drive 91.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monasterycar 91.4 km
1h 33m₹1,026–1,481Taxi
- Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monasterytaxi 91.4 km
1h 33m₹3,600–4,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery is to drive which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
The distance between Darjeeling and Rumtek Monastery is 178 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.
The best way to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 48m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery.
There are 436+ hotels available in Rumtek Monastery.
What companies run services between Darjeeling, India and Rumtek Monastery, India?
There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery. 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 Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Darjeeling to Rumtek Monastery in around 1h 33m.
- 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 33m
- 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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