Fares
Bagdogra to Darjeeling, by vehicle
A one-way airport pickup is the usual booking. The driver tracks your flight, so a late landing doesn't cost extra waiting.
| Vehicle | One way | Round trip | Per extra km | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan — Dzire / Etios4+1 · 2 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| Innova Crysta6+1 · 4 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| Tempo Traveller 12 / 1712+1 · 14 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
Travelling Darjeeling to Bagdogra? Same fares apply.
Fuel, driver and tolls included · GST extra. Send the date and we quote it.
The drive
Bagdogra to Darjeeling, stop by stop
Off the plains at Siliguri, up through Kurseong and Ghum, and into Darjeeling.
0 km · 00:00
Bagdogra Airport
Pickup outside arrivals.
Departure
20 km · 00:35
Rohini Road
The climb starts here through tea gardens.
Optional tea stop
45 km · 01:50
Kurseong
Halfway town; good for a quick break.
Adds 15–20 min
68 km · 02:40
Ghum
Highest point of the drive, near Batasia Loop.
Pass-through
75 km · 03:00
Darjeeling
Drop at your hotel.
Arrival
Road & drive detail
What the drive up to Darjeeling is like
Road condition
Surfaced, steady climb
Good tarmac via Rohini Road or Pankhabari, then the Hill Cart Road.
Best departure
Before 2PM
Fog often settles above Kurseong in the late afternoon.
Mobile coverage
Good
Steady along most of the road; brief gaps on the climb.
Fuel stops
Siliguri, Kurseong
Fill up before the climb.
Seventy-five kilometres in about three hours: the first half hour is flat to the foot of the hills, then it is a long climb of nearly 2,000 m through tea gardens and Kurseong.
Most drivers take Rohini Road, which is shorter and quieter than the old Hill Cart Road through Pankhabari. Both join near Kurseong for the last stretch through Ghum.
Darjeeling's centre is narrow and congested; hotels on the Mall may ask you to walk the last few hundred metres.
Meet & greet at LGBI
Exactly where the driver stands, and what happens when the flight slips.
- 1
At the arrivals exit, name board up
The driver parks in the paid bay at Borjhar and walks in. He does not wait at the kerb, where stopping is not allowed.
- 2
You get his details the night before
Name, photo and vehicle number on WhatsApp the evening before your flight, so you know who you are looking for.
- 3
Delays are tracked, not guessed
Give us the flight number and he adjusts to the live arrival time. A two-hour delay does not mean a missed pickup.
- 4
Night landings go straight up
Flights after 7PM make Shillong around 11PM. The night charge applies and the driver calls your hotel ahead.
Free waiting
60 minutes
Counted from actual landing time, not your scheduled arrival. Beyond that it is billed per hour, and the driver calls before the meter starts.
Vehicles on this route
Three that suit the hill road
Sedan — Dzire / Etios
Fine for two with light bags; the hill road is surfaced throughout.
Innova Crysta
The comfortable pick for a family of four with luggage.
Tempo Traveller 12 / 17
Groups; slower on the bends above Kurseong.
No hidden charges
What's included, what's extra
Included in the quoted fare
- Fuel for the quoted route
- Driver, and the driver's allowance
- Night halt for the driver on multi-day trips
- Tolls and state entry taxes on the quoted route
- GST, shown on the invoice
Charged extra, at actuals
- Night charge for pickups or drops after 10PM
- Permits and ILP where the route needs them
- Parking and entry fees at airports, parks and city lots
- Off-route detours and extra kilometres beyond the quoted block
- Parking in Darjeeling town
Travel agent or tour operator?
Get net rates and white-label vouchers. We never contact your client.
Get a fare
Get the Bagdogra–Darjeeling fare
Dates and pax. We reply on WhatsApp with the fare, the vehicle we would send, and anything that is extra.
FAQ
Bagdogra to Darjeeling, asked most
About 75 km, roughly 3 hours by road.
Related routes
Other sectors we run
Places to see around Darjeeling
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train)
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the UNESCO-listed narrow-gauge 'toy train' from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. Most visitors take the two-hour joy ride from Darjeeling to Ghum and back, looping round Batasia. Fares, steam vs diesel, booking and timings.
Peace Pagoda
Darjeeling's Japanese Peace Pagoda is a white stupa on the slopes of Jalapahar, built by the Nipponzan Myohoji order, with views of Kanchenjunga on clear days. Timings, free entry, the drum prayers and how to reach it.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Happy Valley is one of Darjeeling's oldest tea estates, a short drive below the town, with factory tours and tastings in the plucking season. Timings, the factory tour fee, the winter closure and how to reach.
Darjeeling Ropeway
The Darjeeling Ropeway (Rangeet Valley cable car) drops from Singamari over tea gardens towards Tukvar in the Rangeet valley. Ticket price, timings, how long the ride takes and the weather closures.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Darjeeling Zoo, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, is India's highest zoo and known for its red pandas and snow leopards. Timings, the Thursday closure, ticket price and the mountaineering institute next door.
Rock Garden
The Rock Garden at Barbotey is a terraced garden built around a waterfall below Darjeeling, usually paired with Ganga Maya Park further down. Timings, entry fee, the steep drive and what to expect.