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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ranchi to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane IXR - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
6h 37m
₹12,148–20,811
Train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ranchi to Siliguri Jntrain 15661
2. Take the taxi from Siliguri Jn to Darjeelingtaxi
17h 34m
₹2,783–5,781
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Siliguri, West Bengal
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
19h 4m
Drive 685.5 km
1. Drive from Ranchi to Darjeelingcar 685.5 km
10h 49m
₹7,707–11,132

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

38Weekly Planes

6h 53mAverage Duration

₹10,854Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551.9 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Darjeeling, India?

You can take a bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Darjeeling via Siliguri, West Bengal and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 19h 4m.

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Darjeeling(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Darjeeling is a city in the northernmost region of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it has an average elevation of 6709 ft. To the west of Darjeeling lies the easternmost province of Nepal, to the east the Kingdom of Bhutan, to the north the Indian state of Sikkim, and farther north the Tibet Autonomous Region region of China. Bangladesh lies to the south and southeast, and most of the state of West Bengal lies to the south and southwest, connected to the Darjeeling region by a narrow tract. Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain, rises to the north and is prominently visible on clear days.

Places to stay in Darjeeling

Villa Everest(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

The Elgin, Darjeeling - Heritage Resort & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Ki Kiba Dhee(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

FRATERNITY HOMESTAY(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

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