Mohali to Darjeeling
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mohali, Punjab to Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 1554 km
Approx Duration: 34.5 hrs
Route overview
Mohali to Darjeeling is about 1554 km by road, roughly 34.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Mohali to Darjeeling
About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mohali. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 389. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 539. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 689. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 777. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 927. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1077. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1166. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1316. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1466. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 46m of driving) — Arrive in Darjeeling
By bus: Mohali to Darjeeling
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mohali. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mohali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mohali → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km Takes about 17h 16m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 777). 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 → Darjeeling. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km Takes about 17h 16m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230.
- Arrive in Darjeeling
By train: Mohali to Darjeeling
The nearest railway stations are Chandigarh for Mohali and Darjeeling for Darjeeling. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 64h 3m in total: Kalka Mail (12312) 12:12 AM Chandi Mandir to 07:17 AM Dankuni, then Kanchan Kanya Express (13149) 09:06 PM Dankuni to 07:56 AM Siliguru Town, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:23 AM Siliguru Town to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Dankuni (about 13h 49m wait) and Siliguru Town (about 1h 27m wait)
- With two changes, 65h 5m in total: Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Weekly Express (15904) 11:10 PM Chandigarh to 06:16 PM Kamakhya, then KAMAKHYA - PURI Weekly Spl (15644) 11:45 PM Kamakhya to 08:00 AM Siliguri Jn, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:34 AM Siliguri Jn to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Kamakhya (about 5h 29m wait) and Siliguri Jn (about 1h 34m wait)
- With two changes, 65h 5m in total: Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Weekly Express (15904) 11:10 PM Chandigarh to 10:15 AM New Jalpaiguri, then New Jalpaiguri-Alipur Duar Intercity Express (15767) 04:50 PM New Jalpaiguri to 04:59 PM Siliguru Town, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:23 AM Siliguru Town to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at New Jalpaiguri (about 6h 35m wait) and Siliguru Town (about 16h 24m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1554 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,190 · Sedan ₹20,300 · SUV ₹26,570 · Innova / MUV ₹29,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,710 · AC Seater ₹2,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,490 · AC Sleeper ₹3,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,400
- Train: Sleeper ₹960 · Economy ₹1,580 · Third AC ₹2,210 · Second AC ₹3,140 · First AC ₹4,380
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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