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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kerala to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Calicut International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCJ - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    ₹12,562–25,301

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to New Jalpaiguritrain train 22503 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    2d 5h
    ₹3,841–12,465

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Drive 2,830.1 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Darjeelingcar car 2,830.1 km
    43h 24m
    ₹31,816–45,957

  5. Fly from Kannur International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CNN - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    9h 56m
    ₹16,713–23,478

  6. Fly from Trivandrum, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane TRV - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    ₹16,148–26,889

  7. Fly from Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane COK - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    9h 5m
    ₹12,903–24,515

  8. Train to Bajpe Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kannur to Mangalore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane IXE - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    ₹15,336–27,049

Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,952Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,253.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Darjeeling, India?

You can take a bus from Trivandrum to Darjeeling via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Siliguri, West Bengal, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 2d 6h.

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