There are 7 ways to get from Sarnath to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane VNS - IXB
- Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
5h 58m₹11,304–20,996Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sarnath to Sakri Jntrain
- Take the train from Sakri Jn to Siliguri Jntrain
- Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
23h 50m₹611–4,105Train, taxi
- Take the train from Aunrihar Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain 19305
- Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi
17h 8m₹3,066–6,792Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Siliguri, West Bengal
- Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
21h 14mDrive 665.8 km
- Drive from Sarnath to Darjeelingcar 665.8 km
10h 15m₹7,600–10,978Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane VNS - BDP
- Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar
5h 4m₹6,504–34,096Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane VNS - BIR
- Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjeelingcar
6h 48m₹7,604–38,696
Sarnath to Darjeeling by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarnath to Darjeeling is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹4,100 and takes 23h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnath to Darjeeling is to fly and drive which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹35,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarnath to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Darjeeling via Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
The distance between Sarnath and Darjeeling is 652 km. The road distance is 665.8 km.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Darjeeling without a car is to train and taxi which takes 17h 8m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Sarnath to Darjeeling, including transfers.
Sarnath to Darjeeling bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Sarnath to Darjeeling bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnath to Darjeeling is 666 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Sarnath to Darjeeling.
There are 814+ hotels available in Darjeeling.
What companies run services between Sarnath, India and Darjeeling, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sarnath to Darjeeling via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Siliguri, West Bengal, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 21h 14m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bhadrapur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–32,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Biratnagar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–35,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aunrihar Jn to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Sarnath to Sakri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Sakri Jn to Siliguri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,400
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
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