There are 7 ways to get from Kanpur to Darjiling by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Kanpur Airport
best- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane KNU - IXB
4h 37m₹8,079–19,695Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Naksalbaritrain 15484
22h 44m₹783–4,051Train via New Jalpaiguri
- Take the train from Govindpuri to New Jalpaiguritrain 22450 / ...
18h 13m₹1,083–4,425Bus via Varanasi
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Siliguri, West Bengal
24h 30mDrive 913 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Darjilingcar 913 km
12h 54m₹10,421–15,053Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane LKO - IXB
7h 44m₹8,043–13,521Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Siliguri, West Bengal
31h 45m
Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Darjiling is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹4,100 and takes 22h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Darjiling is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanpur to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Kanpur and arriving at Siliguri, West Bengal via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanpur to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Govindpuri and arriving at New Jalpaiguri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
The distance between Kanpur and Darjiling is 813 km. The road distance is 913 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Darjiling without a car is to train via New Jalpaiguri which takes 18h 13m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kanpur to Darjiling, including transfers.
Kanpur to Darjiling bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Govindpuri station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Darjiling is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train via New Jalpaiguri, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,500 and takes 18h 13m, you could also bus via Varanasi, which costs and takes 24h 30m.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Darjiling, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Govindpuri to New Jalpaiguri 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹480–3,700 and the journey takes 17h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–19,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–11,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–11,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Govindpuri to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹480–3,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹480–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Naksalbari
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–3,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹490–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Kanpur to Darjiling bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kanpur to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Darjiling is 913 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Kanpur to Darjiling.
There are 292+ hotels available in Darjiling.