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How to get fromKathmandu to Darjeelingby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Darjeeling by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    3h 35m
    ₹14,721–16,733

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    21h 15m
    ₹513–2,130

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    2. Drive from Kakadvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    14h 43m
    ₹2,405–2,805

  4. Drive 494.8 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Darjeelingcar car 494.8 km
    8h 9m
    ₹6,030–8,709

  5. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjeelingcar car
    4h 43m
    ₹13,042–15,048

Kathmandu to Darjeeling by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Darjeeling, India?

You can take a bus from Kathmandu to Darjeeling via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 21h 15m.

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