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

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

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane IXC - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    ₹10,688–20,133

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Siliguri Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    42h 21m
    ₹1,191–7,161

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    4. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    27h 37m
    ₹5,627–12,332

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Delhibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi to Siliguribus bus
    4. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    36h 34m
    ₹2,844–8,703

  5. Drive  1,667.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Darjeelingcar car 1,667.9 km
    22h 5m
    ₹18,629–26,908

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane DED - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    10h 44m
    ₹11,784–20,797

  7. Bus, train via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    3. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtrain train
    45h 51m
    ₹1,546–8,563

Shimla to Darjeeling by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration42h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,403 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla to Darjeeling via Chandigarh, Delhi, Siliguri, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 36h 34m.

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