Day trip from Siliguri to Dārjiling
Dārjiling lies 39 km (24 mi) north-west of Siliguri, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 39 km (24 mi) apart, Dārjiling is a realistic day trip from Siliguri: about 38 min each way by road.
| Siliguri | Dārjiling | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 515,574 | 123,797 |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 2,127 m (6,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Dārjiling
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Common questions
How far is Dārjiling from Siliguri?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Siliguri; by road roughly 48 km (30 mi).
How long does it take to get from Siliguri to Dārjiling by road?
About 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Siliguri and Dārjiling?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.