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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    ₹9,853–20,484

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingbus bus
    47h 5m
    ₹1,060–7,737

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12509 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    39h 56m
    ₹3,815–10,573

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, 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
    41h 10m

  5. Drive 2,130.5 km

    1. Drive from Manali to Darjeelingcar car 2,130.5 km
    32h 19m
    ₹23,959–34,607

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,847.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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.

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