There are 6 ways to get from Delhi to Darjiling by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DEL - IXB
3h 42m₹5,416–13,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Naksalbaritrain 15484
30h 4m₹945–5,256Train via New Jalpaiguri
- Take the train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguritrain 12424 / ...
20h 43m₹1,246–5,633Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Gorakhpurbus Delhi - Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Gorakhpur
31h 5mDrive 1,333.5 km
- Drive from Delhi to Darjilingcar 1,333.5 km
16h 57m₹15,068–21,764Fly from Hindon
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane HDO - IXB
18h 46m₹14,003–20,197
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Darjiling is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹5,500 and takes 30h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Darjiling is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Delhi and arriving at Siliguri, West Bengal via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at New Jalpaiguri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
The distance between Delhi and Darjiling is 1162 km. The road distance is 1333.5 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Darjiling without a car is to train via New Jalpaiguri which takes 20h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Delhi to Darjiling, including transfers.
Delhi to Darjiling bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Delhi station.
Delhi to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Darjiling is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train via New Jalpaiguri, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000 and takes 20h 43m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 31h 5m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Darjiling, India?
Air India Express, IndiGo Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguri 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 20h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Varanasi, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
Train from Delhi to Naksalbari
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–5,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,900–5,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Delhi to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–900
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi to Darjiling bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Delhi to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Darjiling is 1334 km. It takes approximately 16h 57m to drive from Delhi to Darjiling.
There are 304+ hotels available in Darjiling.