There are 5 ways to get from Darjiling to Nepal by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane BDP - KTM
1h 59m$144–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kakadvitta to Kathmandu Gongabu Busparkbus
22h 48m$7–25Train, drive
- Take the train from Baghdogra to Raxaul Jntrain 14663
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
12h 49m$24–57Bus via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
- Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus
17h 39m$11–29Drive 449.7 km
- Drive from Darjiling to Kathmanducar 449.7 km
7h 17m$58–83
Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darjiling to Nepal is to bus which costs $7 - $26 and takes 22h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Darjiling to Nepal is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Darjiling to Nepal. However, there are services departing from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus and arriving at N.A.C via Gongabu Buspark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between Darjiling and Nepal is 340 km. The road distance is 449.7 km.
The best way to get from Darjiling to Nepal without a car is to bus via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus which takes 17h 39m and costs $10 - $29.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Darjiling to Nepal, including transfers.
Darjiling to Nepal bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Darjiling to Nepal is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, which costs $10 - $29 and takes 17h 39m.
Darjiling to Nepal bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Kathmandu station.
Nepal is 15 min ahead of Darjiling. It is currently 2:43 AM in Darjiling and 2:58 AM in Nepal.
What companies run services between Darjiling, India and Nepal?
Yeti Airlines and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, NBSTC operates a bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $4–21 and the journey takes 16h 45m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Bhadrapur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Baghdogra to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $3–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $8–11
- Second AC (2A)
- $12–16
- First Class (1A)
- $20–26
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–21
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Kakadvitta to Kathmandu Gongabu Buspark
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–21
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Darjiling to Nepal is 450 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Darjiling to Nepal.
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