Malda to Darjeeling
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Malda, West Bengal 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: Malda to Darjeeling
293 km · ~6h 12m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Malda
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near IslampurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
143 km · 2h 52m 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: Malda to Darjeeling
293 km · ~6h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Malda
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Malda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Malda → Darjeeling
AC Seater / Volvo · ~293 km
~6h 31m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹870
Usual tea / meal halts: Islampur (~170 km)
- 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: Malda to Darjeeling
Nearest railway stations: Malda Town for Malda, Darjeeling for Darjeeling.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 22m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h wait
1 change · 12h 35m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 17h 19m in total
Change trains at Siliguru Town — about 5h 36m 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.
Malda to Darjeeling: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Malda to Darjeeling is about 293 km by road, roughly 5.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Raiganj.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 293 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹870
- Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹620 · First AC ₹850
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 Darjeeling.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Malda to Darjeeling. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Raiganj85 km from Malda
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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 Malda to Darjeeling (about 5.9 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 Malda
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Darjeeling trip and see the full Malda → Darjeeling → next stop route.
Darjeeling → Pakyong Airport
About 50 km by road
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