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How to get fromContai to Darjeelingby train, plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Darjeeling by train, plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCU - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    ₹6,982–13,671

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    20h 55m
    ₹660–1,722

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Baghdogratrain train 15721
    2. Take the taxi from Baghdogra to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    15h 50m
    ₹3,079–6,147

  4. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Siliguri Bus Stationnightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    21h 57m
    ₹1,410–2,922

  5. Drive  688.1 km

    1. Drive from Contai to Darjeelingcar car 688.1 km
    10h 43m
    ₹7,855–11,346

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,795Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Contai, India and Darjeeling, India?

You can take a bus from Contai to Darjeeling via Kolkata, Siliguri, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 20h 55m.

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