There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane MAA - IXB
- Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
5h 1m₹12,409–21,244Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguritrain 15629 / ...
- Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingbus
46h 20m₹1,087–7,551Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus
- Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
41h 19mTrain, taxi
- Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain 12509 / ...
- Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi
41h 41m₹3,716–11,944Drive 2,155.9 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Darjeelingcar 2,155.9 km
32h 31m₹24,316–35,123
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Darjeeling is to train and bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 46h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Darjeeling is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Darjeeling via M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 19m.
The distance between Tambaram and Darjeeling is 1819 km. The road distance is 2155.9 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Darjeeling without a car is to bus which takes 41h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Tambaram to Darjeeling, including transfers.
Tambaram to Darjeeling bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tambaram to Darjeeling bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Darjeeling is 2156 km. It takes approximately 32h 31m to drive from Tambaram to Darjeeling.
There are 830+ hotels available in Darjeeling.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Darjeeling, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to Darjeeling via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Hotel Everest, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Siliguri, West Bengal, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 41h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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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