There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi to Darjiling by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane IXR - IXB
5h 43m₹9,728–17,871Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Siliguri Jntrain 15661
16h 57m₹933–3,581Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Siliguri, West Bengal
15h 25mDrive 638.3 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Darjilingcar 638.3 km
9h 57m₹7,178–10,368Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Darjilingtaxi 638.3 km
9h 57m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Asansolbus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Asansol
- Take the bus from Asansol to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Asansol
20h 55m
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Darjiling is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,600 and takes 16h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Darjiling is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Ranchi, Jharkhand and arriving at Siliguri, West Bengal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Siliguri Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.
The distance between Ranchi and Darjiling is 503 km. The road distance is 638.3 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Darjiling without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Ranchi to Darjiling, including transfers.
Ranchi to Darjiling bus services, operated by Jay Jagdambay Tour And Travels, depart from Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Ranchi to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Darjiling is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 25m, you could also train, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,600 and takes 16h 57m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Darjiling, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Jay Jagdambay Tour And Travels operates a bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Siliguri, West Bengal every 2 hours, and the journey takes 15h.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–17,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–17,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–17,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Siliguri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ranchi to Darjiling bus services, operated by Jay Jagdambay Tour And Travels, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal station.
Ranchi to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Siliguri Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Darjiling is 638 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Ranchi to Darjiling.
There are 285+ hotels available in Darjiling.