There are 6 ways to get from New Delhi to Darjiling by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DEL - IXB
3h 27m₹5,416–10,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Naksalbaritrain 15484
30h 4m₹945–5,256Train via New Jalpaiguri
- Take the train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguritrain 12424 / ...
20h 43m₹1,246–5,633Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Siliguribus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper / Sleeper
32h 43mDrive 1,336.1 km
- Drive from New Delhi to Darjilingcar 1,336.1 km
16h 58m₹13,068–18,876Fly from Hindon
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane HDO - IXB
18h 54m₹9,554–20,256
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Darjiling is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹5,500 and takes 30h 4m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Darjiling is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Shivaji Stadium Terminal and arriving at Siliguri via Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 43m.
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 43m.
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 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from New Delhi to Darjiling, including transfers.
New Delhi to Darjiling bus services, operated by Sri Krishna Rath Travels, depart from Delhi 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 27m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train via New Jalpaiguri, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000 and takes 20h 43m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 32h 43m.
What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Darjiling, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and four other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) every 3 hours. 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 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–19,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–21,000
Flights from Hindon to Bagdogra Airport via Varanasi, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–19,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
- 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
- ₹5,000–9,500
- 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
- ₹6,000–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Naksalbari
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–5,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,900–5,000
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Delhi to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Phone
- 080-46333629
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vikas Travels
Bus from Delhi to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vikas Travels
- Website
- Panwar tour and Travels
Bus from Delhi to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Panwar tour and Travels
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Booking & Getting There
New Delhi to Darjiling bus services, operated by Sri Krishna Rath Travels, arrive at Siliguri 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 58m to drive from New Delhi to Darjiling.
There are 265+ hotels available in Darjiling.