There are 4 ways to get from Patna to Darjeeling by train, taxi, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, taxi • 14h 36m
Cheapest option
Train • 22h
2 alternative options
Drive • 6h 52m
Fly • 5h 48m
Patna to Darjeeling by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patna to Darjeeling is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,000 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from Patna to Darjeeling is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct train from Patna to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Patna Jn and arriving at Darjeeling via Siliguri Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
The distance between Patna and Darjeeling is 709 km. The road distance is 467.5 km.
The best way to get from Patna to Darjeeling without a car is to train and taxi which takes 14h 36m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 14h 36m to get from Patna to Darjeeling, including transfers.
Patna to Darjeeling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Patna Jn station.
The best way to get from Patna to Darjeeling is to train which takes 22h and costs ₹370 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 5h 48m.
Patna to Darjeeling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Darjeeling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patna to Darjeeling is 468 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Patna to Darjeeling.
- Distance: 708.9 km
- Duration: 14h 36m
What companies run services between Patna, India and Darjeeling, India?
You can take a train from Patna to Darjeeling via Siliguri Jn in around 22h. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines, Vistara and Air India Express fly from Patna to Darjeeling every 3 hours.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Patna to Bagdogra via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹26,000
Flights from Patna to Bagdogra via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹26,000
Flights from Patna to Bagdogra via Deoghar, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹26,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Patna to Bagdogra via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000 - ₹60,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Patna Jn to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320 - ₹1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320 - ₹410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850 - ₹1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200 - ₹1,600
Train from Patna Jn to Siliguri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270 - ₹1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270 - ₹350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,400
Train from Siliguri Jn to Darjeeling
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360 - ₹460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800 - ₹3,400
Gourik Cab Services
- Phone
- +91 80 16 00 85 00
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
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