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How to get fromDarjeeling to Shanghaiby taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Darjeeling to Shanghai by taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane IXB - PVG
    9h 56m
    ¥1,858–4,395

  2. Bus, drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darjeeling to Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    3. Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar car
    4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the train from Lhasa to Shanghai stationtrain train
    3d 21h
    ¥941–2,024

  3. Taxi, train, drive, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Raxaul Jntrain train
    3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Sorahkhuttecar car
    4. Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar car
    5. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    6. Take the train from Lhasa to Shanghai stationtrain train
    3d 16h
    ¥1,240–2,453

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Lucknowtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    4. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar car
    5. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    6. Take the train from Lhasa to Shanghai stationtrain train
    4d 23h
    ¥983–2,367

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,601Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,388.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Darjeeling, India and Shanghai, China?

There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Shanghai. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), walk to Pudong International Airport, take the train to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, then take the line 2 subway to West Nanjing Road. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to Raxaul Jn, drive to Sorahkhutte, take the line 8 bus to Jawalakhel, take the line 1 bus to Narayan Gopal Chowk, drive to Zhangmu, take the bus to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, take the taxi to Lhasa, then take the train to Shanghai station.

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