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How to get fromCape Town to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CPT - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    20h 6m
    ₹44,447–134,165

  2. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane CPT - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    19h 22m
    ₹44,597–122,265

  3. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane CPT - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjeelingcar car
    20h 6m
    ₹46,647–133,865

  4. Fly to Rajbiraj, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane plane CPT - RJB
    2. Drive from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Darjeelingcar car
    22h 48m
    ₹46,347–134,765

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹41,801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,055.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 6m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Darjeeling. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Darjeeling.

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