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

The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Darjeeling is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,500 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Vellore to Darjeeling is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct bus between Vellore and Darjeeling?

No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Darjeeling via Tirupati, BB Ganguly Street, Kolkata and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Vellore and Darjeeling?

No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Darjeeling via Katpadi Jn and New Jalpaiguri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Vellore to Darjeeling?

The distance between Vellore and Darjeeling is 1954 km. The road distance is 2200.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vellore to Darjeeling without a car is to train and taxi which takes 43h 6m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Vellore to Darjeeling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vellore to Darjeeling bus from?

Vellore to Darjeeling bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.

Where do I catch the Vellore to Darjeeling train from?

Vellore to Darjeeling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.

Train or bus from Vellore to Darjeeling?

The best way to get from Vellore to Darjeeling is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs ₹2,500 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,500 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the Vellore to Darjeeling bus arrive?

Vellore to Darjeeling bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tirupati station.

Where does the Vellore to Darjeeling train arrive?

Vellore to Darjeeling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.

Can I drive from Vellore to Darjeeling?

Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Darjeeling is 2200 km. It takes approximately 32h 58m to drive from Vellore to Darjeeling.

Where can I stay near Darjeeling?

There are 824+ hotels available in Darjeeling.

Vellore to Darjeeling - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Vellore to Darjeeling by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or night bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane MAA - IXB
3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
7h 20m
₹12,743–22,805
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain 22503 / ...
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtrain 52541 / ...
3d
₹1,190–9,450
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Peramburtrain
2. Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain
3. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi
43h 6m
₹3,656–11,392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Tirupatibus
2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus
3. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus
4. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
2d 1h
₹2,546–6,695
Drive 2,200.2 km
1. Drive from Vellore to Darjeelingcar 2,200.2 km
32h 58m
₹21,524–31,091
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane BLR - IXB
4. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
11h
₹11,060–22,124
Train to Pondicherry, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Pondicherrytrain
2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane PNY - IXB
3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
23h 43m
₹16,236–32,062
Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain
2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane TIR - IXB
3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
11h
₹14,220–30,660
Train, train to Kadapa Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Chittortrain
2. Take the train from Chittor to Cuddapahtrain
3. Fly from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CDP - IXB
4. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
25h 55m
₹14,572–31,340
Bus, night bus
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennaibus
2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus
3. Take the nightbus from Baguihati to Siliguri Bus Stationnightbus
4. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
2d 10h
₹3,289–7,460

Vellore to Darjeeling by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

2d 1hAverage Duration

₹2,546Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,953.9 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Vellore to Darjeeling via Tirupati, Tirupati, BB Ganguly Street, Babughat Bus Stand, Kolkata, Siliguri, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Darjeeling via Katpadi Jn and New Jalpaiguri in around 3d.

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