There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane MAA - IXB
- Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
6h 6m₹9,853–21,484Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguritrain
- Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingbus
47h 5m₹1,060–7,737Train, taxi
- Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain 12509 / ...
- Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi
39h 56m₹3,815–10,573Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus
- Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
41h 10mDrive 2,130.5 km
- Drive from Manali to Darjeelingcar 2,130.5 km
32h 19m₹23,898–34,520
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Darjeeling is to bus and train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 47h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Darjeeling is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Darjeeling via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 10m.
The distance between Manali and Darjeeling is 1848 km. The road distance is 2130.5 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Darjeeling without a car is to train and taxi which takes 39h 56m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Manali to Darjeeling, including transfers.
Manali to Darjeeling bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
Manali to Darjeeling bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Darjeeling is 2131 km. It takes approximately 32h 19m to drive from Manali to Darjeeling.
There are 869+ hotels available in Darjeeling.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Darjeeling, India?
You can take a bus from M.F.L. to Darjeeling via Central Station, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Siliguri, West Bengal, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 41h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 41h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeeling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹90–130
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
Bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–140
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,400
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
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