There are 6 ways to get from New Delhi to Darjiling by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DEL - IXB
3h 42m₹5,416–13,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Baghdogratrain 15484
30h 54m₹1,000–5,362Train via New Jalpaiguri
- Take the train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguritrain 12424 / ...
20h 48m₹1,246–5,633Bus via Patna
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Patnabus Delhi, Delhi State - Patna
- Take the bus from Patna to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Patna
32h 51mDrive 1,336.1 km
- Drive from New Delhi to Darjilingcar 1,336.1 km
16h 54m₹15,062–21,756Bus
- Take the bus from Noida, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Noida, Uttar Pradesh - Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Siliguri, West Bengal
38h 23m
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Darjiling is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 30h 54m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Darjiling is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Shivaji Stadium Terminal and arriving at Siliguri, West Bengal via Delhi, Delhi State and Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from New Delhi to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at New Jalpaiguri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.
The distance between New Delhi and Darjiling is 1162 km. The road distance is 1336.1 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Darjiling without a car is to train via New Jalpaiguri which takes 20h 48m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from New Delhi to Darjiling, including transfers.
New Delhi to Darjiling bus services, operated by Indo Canadian® Express, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
New Delhi to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Darjiling is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train via New Jalpaiguri, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000 and takes 20h 48m, you could also bus via Patna, which costs and takes 32h 51m.
What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Darjiling, India?
Air India Express, Starlight Airline, and four other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguri 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 20h 15m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–9,500
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Paro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
Train from Delhi to Baghdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–5,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,900–5,000
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Noida, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹390–950
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Noida, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
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More Questions & Answers
New Delhi to Darjiling bus services, operated by Indo Canadian® Express, arrive at Patna station.
New Delhi to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi to Darjiling is 1336 km. It takes approximately 16h 54m to drive from New Delhi to Darjiling.
There are 281+ hotels available in Darjiling.