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

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

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  1. Fly Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane LKO - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    ₹10,832–15,437

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Siliguribus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    24h 9m
    ₹972–2,830

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to New Jalpaiguritrain train 15910 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    24h 16m
    ₹3,095–6,911

  4. Drive  896.5 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Darjeelingcar car 896.5 km
    12h 41m
    ₹10,014–14,464

  5. Bus to Nepalgunj Airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus bus
    2. Fly from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KEP - BDP
    3. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    9h 43m
    ₹35,101–36,437

  6. Train to Dhangarhi, fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Aishbagh to Lakhimpurtrain train
    2. Fly from Dhangarhi (DHI) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane DHI - BDP
    3. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    8h 2m
    ₹6,856–36,638

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Forbesganjbus bus
    2. Take the train from Forbesganj to Siliguri Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    26h 48m
    ₹984–4,062

Lucknow to Darjeeling by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration26h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹984Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Lucknow to Darjeeling via Siliguri and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 24h 9m.

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