Panchkula to Darjeeling
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Panchkula, Haryana 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: Panchkula to Darjeeling
1536 km · ~33h 23m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Panchkula
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.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 384Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 534Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 684Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 768Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 918Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1068Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1152Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1302Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1452Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m 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: Panchkula to Darjeeling
1536 km · ~34h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Panchkula
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Panchkula. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Panchkula → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~768 km
~17h 4m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200
- Change buses at a major city (around km 768)
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) · ~768 km
~17h 4m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200
- 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: Panchkula to Darjeeling
Nearest railway stations: Chandigarh for Panchkula, Darjeeling for Darjeeling.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 64h 20m in total
Change trains at Dankuni — about 13h 49m wait
Change trains at Siliguru Town — about 1h 27m wait
2 changes · 65h 5m in total
Change trains at Kamakhya — about 5h 29m wait
Change trains at Siliguri Jn — about 1h 34m wait
2 changes · 65h 5m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 6h 35m wait
Change trains at Siliguru Town — about 16h 24m 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.
Panchkula to Darjeeling: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Panchkula to Darjeeling is about 1536 km by road, roughly 30.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1536 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹52,952 · Ertiga ₹67,467 · Innova ₹70,370 · Innova Crysta ₹86,685 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,19,722
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,690 · AC Seater ₹2,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,460 · AC Sleeper ₹3,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,350
- Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,570 · Third AC ₹2,180 · Second AC ₹3,100 · First AC ₹4,330
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 Panchkula 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 Panchkula to Darjeeling (about 30.7 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 Panchkula
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Darjeeling trip and see the full Panchkula → Darjeeling → next stop route.
Darjeeling → Pakyong Airport
About 50 km by road
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