Mahishadal to Siliguri

Updated: 28 May 2026

Siliguri is a major city in North Bengal, located 600 kilometers from Mahishadal. You can reach it by train from Howrah or by flight from Kolkata. The journey takes about 12 hours by train. Siliguri is the gateway to the Himalayas.

Total Distance: 600 km driving distance, 500 km straight-line distance.

Fastest Way

Flight, taking 4 hours.

Cheapest Way

Local train, costing around 500 INR.

Compare Mahishadal to Siliguri Routes

	Train Connecting	Flight Connecting
Duration	12 hours	4 hours
Avg Price	500-1500 INR	3000-6000 INR
Operator	Eastern Railway	IndiGo
Route	Mahishadal to Howrah, then to New Jalpaiguri	Kolkata to Bagdogra
Tip	Requires a change at Howrah.	Requires travel to Kolkata airport.

Travel Tips

Booking
Book train tickets in advance.
Transport
Use local autos for sightseeing.
Clothing
Carry warm clothes.
Food
Try the local restaurants.
Language
Bengali is the primary language.

Safety Tips

Road Safety
Drive carefully on the highway.
Personal Safety
Keep your belongings secure.
Night Travel
Avoid late-night travel.
Emergency
Siliguri has several hospitals.