There are 6 ways to get from Delhi to Ilam by plane, car, train, bus, 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.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DEL - IXB
- Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Ilamcar
4h 57m$64–135Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Naksalbaritrain 15484
- Drive from Naksalbari to Ilamcar
31h 25m$14–64Train, drive via Kishanganj
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kishanganjtrain
- Take the train from Kishanganj to Naksalbaritrain
- Drive from Naksalbari to Ilamcar
22h 49m$15–73Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Delhi to Siliguribus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper / Sleeper
- Drive from Siliguri to Ilamcar
33h 39mDrive 1,337.7 km
- Drive from Delhi to Ilamcar 1,337.7 km
17h 38m$159–230Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Delhi to Kathmandubus
- Take the bus from Koteshwor to Birtamodebus
- Take the taxi from Birtamode to Ilamtaxi
44h 19m$49–93
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Ilam is to train and drive which costs $14 - $65 and takes 31h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Ilam is to fly and drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $60 - $140.
The distance between Delhi and Ilam is 1227 km. The road distance is 1337.7 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Ilam without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 44h 19m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Delhi to Ilam, including transfers.
Ilam is 15 min ahead of Delhi. It is currently 3:25 AM in Delhi and 3:40 AM in Ilam.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Ilam is 1338 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Delhi to Ilam.
There are 18+ hotels available in Ilam.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Ilam, Nepal?
There is no direct connection from Delhi to Ilam. However, you can take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Ilam. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Delhi to Ilam via Kishanganj and Naksalbari in around 22h 49m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Paro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Kishanganj
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–50
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $6–8
- Third AC (3A)
- $16–21
- Second AC (2A)
- $23–29
- First Class (1A)
- $35–50
Train from Kishanganj to Naksalbari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $9–12
Train from Delhi to Naksalbari
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $7–9
- Third AC (3A)
- $17–22
- Second AC (2A)
- $25–35
- First Class (1A)
- $40–55
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Delhi to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Delhi to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SVD Travels and Transport LLP
- Website
- Panwar tour and Travels
Bus from Delhi to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Panwar tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Delhi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- $1–2
- AC Buses
- $2–4
- Airport Express Services
- $24–35
- Phone
- +977 985-2059959
- Website
- bussewa.com
Bus from Koteshwor to Birtamode
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Book at
- bussewa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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