There are 3 ways to get from Sikkim to Darjeeling by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
9h 5m₹365–733Drive 92.8 km
- Drive from Gangtok to Darjeelingcar 92.8 km
1h 34m₹1,041–1,503Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gangtok to Darjeelingtaxi 92.8 km
1h 34m₹3,600–4,400
Sikkim to Darjeeling by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sikkim to Darjeeling is to bus which costs ₹360 - ₹750 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sikkim to Darjeeling is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sikkim to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Gangtok - SNT bus stand and arriving at Darjeeling via Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Sikkim and Darjeeling is 174 km. The road distance is 92.8 km.
The best way to get from Sikkim to Darjeeling without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹360 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Sikkim to Darjeeling, including transfers.
Sikkim to Darjeeling bus services, operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport, depart from Gangtok - SNT bus stand station.
Sikkim to Darjeeling bus services, operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport, arrive at Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sikkim to Darjeeling is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Sikkim to Darjeeling.
There are 820+ hotels available in Darjeeling.
What companies run services between Sikkim, India and Darjeeling, India?
You can take a bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Darjeeling via Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +919002012099
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sikkim Nationalised Transport
Bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹275–650
- Website
- Sikkim Nationalised Transport
- Schedules at
- Timetable
- Seater
- ₹430–650
- AC Seater
- ₹500
- Non AC Seater
- ₹275
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeeling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹90–130
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
Cab In Sikkim
- Phone
- +91 74 78 49 38 74
- Website
- cabinsikkim.com
Royal Sikkim
- Phone
- +91 90 07 63 88 88
- Website
- royalsikkim.com
Sikkim Cab Rental Company
- Phone
- +91 96 47 59 36 70
- Website
- sikkimcabrental.com
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