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

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

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Bolpur S Niktntrain train 12344 / ...
    7h 50m
    ₹3,264–5,565

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Siliguri, West Bengaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Durgapurbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Durgapur to Shantiniketantaxi taxi
    13h 57m

  3. Drive 455.6 km

    1. Drive from Darjeeling to Shantiniketancar car 455.6 km
    7h 12m
    ₹5,139–7,423

  4. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXB - CCU
    3. Take the train from Dakhineswar to Bolpur S Niktntrain train
    6h 3m
    ₹7,545–17,098

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 491.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Darjeeling, India and Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India?

There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Shantiniketan. However, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to Bolpur S Niktn, then take the taxi to Shantiniketan. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Siliguri, West Bengal, take the bus to Durgapur, then take the taxi to Shantiniketan.

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