Darjeeling to Panaji
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal to Panaji, Goa.
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: Darjeeling to Panaji
2558 km · ~55h 10m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Darjeeling
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.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 853Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1003Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1153Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1279Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1429Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1579Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1705Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1855Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2005Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2132Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2282Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2432Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PanajiPanaji, Goa
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: Darjeeling to Panaji
2558 km · ~56h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darjeeling → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~853 km
~18h 57m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 853)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Panaji. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~853 km
~18h 57m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1705)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Panaji. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Panaji
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~853 km
~18h 57m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Arrive in Panaji
Panaji, Goa
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Darjeeling to Panaji
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, Vasco Da Gama for Panaji.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Darjeeling to Panaji: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Darjeeling to Panaji is about 2558 km by road, roughly 51.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2558 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹88,039 · Ertiga ₹1,12,212 · Innova ₹1,17,046 · Innova Crysta ₹1,44,144 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,99,235
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,810 · AC Seater ₹4,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,090 · AC Sleeper ₹5,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,210
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,560 · Economy ₹2,590 · Third AC ₹3,610 · Second AC ₹5,150 · First AC ₹7,190
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Panaji.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Darjeeling to Panaji. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Munger340 km from Darjeeling
Bihar
- Bodh Gaya555 km from Darjeeling
Bihar
- Bilaspur1090 km from Darjeeling
Chhattisgarh
- Chandrapur1580 km from Darjeeling
Maharashtra
- Vijayapura2240 km from Darjeeling
Karnataka
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INOX - Old GMC
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Mandovi River Sunset cruise
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Miramar Beach
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Suggested Panaji Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Panaji
- Travel from Darjeeling to Panaji (about 51.2 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church
Day 2Explore Panaji
- Visit Mandovi Bridge
- Visit Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Adil Shah Palace
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit St Bartholomew's Church
- Head back to Darjeeling
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