Vellore to Darjeeling
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 2386 km
Approx Duration: 53 hrs
Route overview
Vellore to Darjeeling is about 2386 km by road, roughly 53 hours of travel time.
By car: Vellore to Darjeeling
About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vellore. 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.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 398. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 548. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 698. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 795. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 945. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1095. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1193. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1343. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1493. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1591. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1741. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1891. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1988. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2138. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2288. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Arrive in Darjeeling
By bus: Vellore to Darjeeling
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vellore. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vellore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vellore → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km Takes about 17h 40m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 795). 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) · ~795 km Takes about 17h 40m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1591). 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) · ~795 km Takes about 17h 40m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280.
- Arrive in Darjeeling
By train: Vellore to Darjeeling
The nearest railway stations are Katpadi Jn for Vellore 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 one change, 57h 19m in total: KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp (15905) 06:56 AM Gudiyattam to 03:47 AM Siliguru Town, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:23 AM Siliguru Town to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Siliguru Town (about 5h 36m wait)
- With one change, 57h 32m in total: TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp (12507) 06:43 AM Gudiyattam to 11:50 PM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at New Jalpaiguri (about 9h 10m wait)
- With one change, 58h 21m in total: BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp (15901) 05:54 AM Gudiyattam to 11:50 PM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at New Jalpaiguri (about 9h 10m 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 2386 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,350 · Sedan ₹31,120 · SUV ₹40,710 · Innova / MUV ₹45,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,620 · AC Seater ₹4,290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · AC Sleeper ₹5,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,730
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,460 · Economy ₹2,420 · Third AC ₹3,370 · Second AC ₹4,800 · First AC ₹6,710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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