What is the cheapest way to get from Shillong to Darjeeling?

The cheapest way to get from Shillong to Darjeeling is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,300 and takes 17h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shillong to Darjeeling?

The fastest way to get from Shillong to Darjeeling is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shillong and Darjeeling?

No, there is no direct bus from Shillong to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Shillong, Meghalaya and arriving at Darjeeling via Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.

How far is it from Shillong to Darjeeling?

The distance between Shillong and Darjeeling is 570 km. The road distance is 551.3 km.

How do I travel from Shillong to Darjeeling without a car?

The best way to get from Shillong to Darjeeling without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 8m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,500.

How long does it take to get from Shillong to Darjeeling?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Shillong to Darjeeling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shillong to Darjeeling bus from?

Shillong to Darjeeling bus services, operated by Assam State Transport Corporation, depart from Shillong, Meghalaya station.

Where does the Shillong to Darjeeling bus arrive?

Shillong to Darjeeling bus services, operated by Assam State Transport Corporation, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal station.

Can I drive from Shillong to Darjeeling?

Yes, the driving distance between Shillong to Darjeeling is 551 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Shillong to Darjeeling.

Where can I stay near Darjeeling?

There are 851+ hotels available in Darjeeling.

Shillong to Darjeeling - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shillong to Darjeeling by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Shillong to Guwahatitaxi
2. Take the train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri Jn.train
3. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri Jn. to Darjeelingtaxi
9h 8m
₹4,552–7,211
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barik Point to Guwahati Paltan Bazarbus
2. Take the train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguritrain
3. Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingbus
14h 26m
₹545–2,480
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Shillong, Meghalaya - Siliguri, West Bengal
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
17h 34m
₹943–1,287
Drive 551.3 km
1. Drive from Shillong to Darjeelingcar 551.3 km
8h 24m
₹6,198–8,952
Fly from Umroi Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane SHL - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
6h 12m
₹14,411–28,122
Bus, train via Siliguri
1. Take the bus from Barik Point to Guwahati Paltan Bazarbus
2. Take the train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri Jn.train
3. Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingbus
14h 30m
₹545–2,480
Bus to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Shillong to Gauhati Airportbus
2. Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane GAU - IXB
3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
6h 8m
₹7,300–16,600

Umroi Airport (SHL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

₹10,220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Darjeeling via Siliguri, West Bengal and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 17h 34m.

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