Bagdogra Airport is 12 km from Siliguri and serves as the gateway to Darjeeling, Gangtok, and Kalimpong. There is no public bus or rail from the airport, so all options are road-based.
Price breakdown by destination
| Destination | Distance | Pre-paid Taxi | Private Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siliguri center | 12 km | Rate set at the counter | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) | 10 km | Rate set at the counter | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Darjeeling | 95 km | Rate set at the counter | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Gangtok | 125 km | Rate set at the counter | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Kalimpong | 80 km | Rate set at the counter | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Phuentsholing (Bhutan) | 160 km | Rate set at the counter | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Mirik | 50 km | Rate set at the counter | Fixed, quoted at booking |
Fixed-price private transfer
IXB Siliguri City Center
From€80for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €91 per vehicle, about €23 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
What affects the price
Season matters significantly. During peak tourist months (October-November and March-May), demand pushes pre-paid taxi rates toward the higher end. During monsoon (June-September), the risk of landslides and road closures can mean longer detours and higher charges.
Vehicle type affects cost too. A sedan to Siliguri is cheapest. For mountain routes, an SUV (Innova or Bolero) costs more than a sedan but is far more comfortable on winding roads.
Hidden costs to watch for
- Return fare for mountain taxis: Some pre-paid taxi drivers include a return-trip component since they drive back empty. This is already factored into the counter rate
- Toll charges: The NH10 highway toward Gangtok has occasional toll points, sometimes included in the quoted fare — ask at the counter
- Waiting charges: If you stop for meals during long mountain drives, the driver may expect something for waiting time
Cheapest option
To Siliguri, the pre-paid taxi is the cheapest and most practical option — the counter sets the rate, so check the board when you land. For mountain destinations, shared jeeps from Siliguri's SNT stand are cheaper per seat but involve getting to Siliguri first and sharing with strangers in a cramped vehicle.
When a private transfer from IXB is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Siliguri City Center is from €91, about €23 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
IXB → Siliguri City Center from €80Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.