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How to get fromJohannesburg to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane JNB - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    17h 48m
    ₹29,028–71,033

  2. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane JNB - KTM
    2. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    3. Drive from Kakadvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    31h 48m
    ₹25,647–65,456

  3. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane JNB - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    19h 10m
    ₹29,178–74,133

  4. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane JNB - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjeelingcar car
    19h 53m
    ₹31,228–80,733

  5. Fly to Rajbiraj, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane plane JNB - RJB
    2. Drive from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Darjeelingcar car
    22h 36m
    ₹30,928–76,633

  6. Fly to Tumlingtar, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane JNB - TMI
    2. Drive from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Darjeelingcar car
    21h 57m
    ₹40,728–108,133

  7. Fly to Shahjalal International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane JNB - DAC
    2. Take the train from Biman Bandar to Panchagarhtrain train
    3. Drive from Panchagarh to Darjeelingcar car
    27h 9m
    ₹28,718–76,833

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration19h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹24,239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,799.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 48m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Darjeeling. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Darjeeling.

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