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How to get fromMelbourne to Darjeeling Himalayan Railwayby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MEL - IXB
    17h 1m
    ₹35,386–92,506

  2. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane MEL - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeeling Himalayan Railwaycar car
    20h 20m
    ₹32,556–87,906

  3. Fly to Purnea Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane MEL - PXN
    2. Take the train from Katihar Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    27h 18m
    ₹57,826–204,206

  4. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MEL - CCU
    2. Take the train from Bidhan Nagar to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    29h 1m
    ₹40,327–205,172

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹31,959Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,311.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India?

Air India Limited, Air India Express, and four other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) once daily.

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