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How to get fromGeorge Town to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane PEN - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    13h 5m
    ₹22,873–58,487

  2. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane PEN - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    13h 27m
    ₹18,023–50,587

  3. Drive  3,751.2 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Darjeelingcar car 3,751.2 km
    2d 6h
    ₹41,923–60,555

  4. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane PEN - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjeelingcar car
    13h 40m
    ₹20,073–58,087

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,787.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Darjeeling. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can drive from George Town to Darjeeling in around 2d 6h.

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