What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Darjeeling?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Darjeeling is to train and bus which costs ₹1,500 - ₹10,000 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Darjeeling?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Darjeeling is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 19m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Darjeeling?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Darjeeling via Bengaluru, Howrah and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Kochi to Darjeeling?

The distance between Kochi and Darjeeling is 2327 km. The road distance is 2720.1 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Darjeeling without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Darjeeling without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2 days 2h and costs ₹4,100 - ₹14,000.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Darjeeling?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Kochi to Darjeeling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Darjeeling bus from?

Kochi to Darjeeling bus services, operated by Breeze Connect, depart from Thoppumpady station.

Where does the Kochi to Darjeeling bus arrive?

Kochi to Darjeeling bus services, operated by Breeze Connect, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Darjeeling?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Darjeeling is 2720 km. It takes approximately 40h 24m to drive from Kochi to Darjeeling.

Where can I stay near Darjeeling?

There are 824+ hotels available in Darjeeling.

Kochi to Darjeeling - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Cochin International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane COK - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
7h 19m
₹14,867–22,660
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aluva to New Jalpaiguritrain 22503
2. Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingbus
3d 5h
₹1,564–9,583
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Howrah Jntrain
2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
3. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi
2d 2h
₹4,175–13,472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Howrahbus
3. Take the bus from Howrah to Siliguribus
4. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
2d 15h
Drive 2,720.1 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Darjeelingcar 2,720.1 km
40h 24m
₹26,381–38,105
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CJB - IXB
3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
12h 23m
₹13,635–26,582

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

52Weekly Planes

8h 1mAverage Duration

₹10,543Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,327.3 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Darjeeling, India?

You can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Darjeeling via Bengaluru, Howrah, Siliguri, and Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus in around 2d 15h.

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