There are 5 ways to get from Katihar to Darjiling by train, night bus, car, or taxi
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Train via New Jalpaiguri
best- Take the train from Katihar Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain 12424 / ...
3h 13m₹774–2,128Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Naksalbaritrain 07543 / ...
4h 28m₹463–1,669Night bus
- Take the night bus from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agencynightbus
3h 56m₹1,539–1,973Drive 184.7 km
- Drive from Katihar to Darjilingcar 184.7 km
2h 53m₹2,073–2,995Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katihar to Darjilingtaxi 184.7 km
2h 53m₹3,700–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katihar to Darjiling is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Katihar to Darjiling is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katihar to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Purnia Zero Mile and arriving at Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Katihar to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Katihar Jn and arriving at New Jalpaiguri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Katihar and Darjiling is 213 km. The road distance is 184.7 km.
The best way to get from Katihar to Darjiling without a car is to train via New Jalpaiguri which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Katihar to Darjiling, including transfers.
Katihar to Darjiling bus services, operated by Sameer Travels, depart from Purnia Zero Mile station.
Katihar to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katihar Jn station.
Katihar to Darjiling bus services, operated by Sameer Travels, arrive at Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency station.
What companies run services between Katihar, India and Darjiling, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katihar Jn to New Jalpaiguri every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sameer Travels operates a vehicle from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹250–400 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katihar Jn to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Katihar Jn to Naksalbari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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More Questions & Answers
Katihar to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katihar to Darjiling is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Katihar to Darjiling.
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