There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Darjiling by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bhadrapur Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane KTM - BDP
2h 52m₹14,239–15,930Bus via Kathmandu
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Kakarvittabus
14h 21m₹619–2,340Bus
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus
13h 51m₹1,822–1,932Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Baghdogratrain 14664
14h 22m₹2,382–5,408Drive 449.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Darjilingcar 449.6 km
7h 17m₹5,511–7,961Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane KTM - BIR
- Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjilingcar
3h 56m₹12,578–14,326
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Darjiling is to bus which costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,000 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Darjiling is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Kalanki Dhungeadda and arriving at Kakadvitta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Darjiling is 338 km. The road distance is 449.6 km.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Kathmandu to Darjiling, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Darjiling bus services, operated by FIFA, depart from Kalanki Dhungeadda station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Darjiling is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,000 and takes 13h 51m.
Kathmandu to Darjiling bus services, operated by FIFA, arrive at Kakadvitta station.
Darjiling is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 2:25 AM in Kathmandu and 2:10 AM in Darjiling.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Darjiling is 450 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Kathmandu to Darjiling.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Darjiling, India?
Yeti Airlines and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, FIFA operates a bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvitta once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,603 and the journey takes 13h 30m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–27,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Baghdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +977 985-2059959
- Website
- bussewa.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvitta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,603
- Book at
- bussewa.com
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