Coimbatore to Darjeeling
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Coimbatore to Darjeeling
2780 km · ~60h 16m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Coimbatore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 397Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 697Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 794Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 944Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1094Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1191Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1341Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1491Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1589Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1739Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1889Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1986Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2136Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2286Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2383Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2533Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2683Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DarjeelingDarjeeling, West Bengal
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Coimbatore to Darjeeling
2780 km · ~61h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Coimbatore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Coimbatore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~927 km
~20h 36m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 927)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Darjeeling. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~927 km
~20h 36m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1853)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Darjeeling. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Darjeeling
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~927 km
~20h 36m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Arrive in Darjeeling
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Coimbatore to Darjeeling
Nearest railway stations: Coimbatore North for Coimbatore, Darjeeling for Darjeeling.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 62h 30m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 35m wait
1 change · 62h 45m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 9h 10m wait
1 change · 66h 40m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 11h 30m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Coimbatore to Darjeeling: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Coimbatore to Darjeeling is about 2780 km by road, roughly 55.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2780 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,06,246 · Ertiga ₹1,35,436 · Innova ₹1,41,274 · Innova Crysta ₹1,73,964 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,40,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,060 · AC Seater ₹5,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,450 · AC Sleeper ₹6,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,830
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,700 · Economy ₹2,810 · Third AC ₹3,920 · Second AC ₹5,590 · First AC ₹7,810
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Darjeeling guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Darjeeling.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Coimbatore to Darjeeling. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Darjeeling
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Things to Do in Darjeeling
Shrubbery Health Club
Less visited but offers unique and charming views of Kangchenjunga. Few locals can be found jogging here and offering prayers to various deities.
Darjeeling Ropeway
A long ropeway (aerial lift) consisting of 16 cars and plies between the North Point and Singla, on the banks of the Ramman River.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Quite a hike from the centre, Darjeeling's second oldest tea estate is open for visitors. An employee will guide visitors through the tea factory, showing the full…
Observatory Hill
The oldest site of Darjeeling. This hill is also known as the “Makal-Babu-Ko-Thaan” in the local area.
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
A rehabilitation centre for the Tibetan refugees in Darjeeling, established on 2 October 1959, following the Dalai Lama's escape from Tibet. It contains a monastery and…
Tiger Hill
Ideal to visit early morning when the first rays of the sun kiss the Kangchenjunga mountain and give it a golden colour. To visit the hill, one needs to get up at 3AM.
Suggested Darjeeling Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Darjeeling
- Travel from Coimbatore to Darjeeling (about 55.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Senchal Lake
Day 2Explore Darjeeling
- Visit Rock Garden
- Visit Mahakal temple
- Visit Ghum Monastery
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Tukvar Tea Garden
- Head back to Coimbatore
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Darjeeling trip and see the full Coimbatore → Darjeeling → next stop route.
Darjeeling → Pakyong Airport
About 50 km by road
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