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How to get fromTamil Nādu to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Salem, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane SXV - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    18h 28m
    ₹14,694–19,948

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguritrain train 22611
    2. Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingbus bus
    45h
    ₹1,045–7,238

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    39h 34m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12509 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    40h 53m
    ₹3,608–11,037

  5. Drive 2,135.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Darjeelingcar car 2,135.4 km
    32h 24m
    ₹24,094–34,803

  6. Fly from Chennai International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    ₹10,336–21,445

  7. Fly from Trichy International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane TRZ - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    ₹12,313–25,007

  8. Fly from Madurai, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane IXM - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    ₹17,110–223,766

  9. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CJB - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    8h 22m
    ₹13,846–25,521

Salem (SXV) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,993Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,046.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 28m

What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Darjeeling, India?

You can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Darjeeling via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Siliguri, West Bengal, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 39h 34m.

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