There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Darjeeling by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly • 3h 52m
Cheapest option
Train via Siliguri • 18h 25m
3 alternative options
Train • 11h 56m
Bus • 14h 24m
Drive • 9h 12m
Kolkata to Darjeeling by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Darjeeling is to train via Siliguri which costs ₹390 - ₹2,100 and takes 18h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Darjeeling is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Darjeeling. However, there are services departing from Sealdah and arriving at Darjeeling via New Jalpaiguri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
The distance between Kolkata and Darjeeling is 537 km. The road distance is 631.7 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Darjeeling without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Kolkata to Darjeeling, including transfers.
Kolkata to Darjeeling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Darjeeling is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,900 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs ₹3,500 - ₹4,200 and takes 14h 24m.
Kolkata to Darjeeling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Darjeeling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Darjeeling is 632 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Kolkata to Darjeeling.
- Distance: 537.1 km
- Duration: 3h 52m
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Darjeeling, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet and AirAsia India fly from Kolkata to Darjeeling every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Baghdogra once daily. Tickets cost ₹300 - ₹1,500 and the journey takes 10h 52m.
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300 - ₹26,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900 - ₹20,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700 - ₹16,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Sealdah to Baghdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300 - ₹1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300 - ₹380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800 - ₹1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100 - ₹1,500
Train from Sealdah to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290 - ₹1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290 - ₹380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800 - ₹1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100 - ₹1,500
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370 - ₹470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
- Phone
- 03582222576
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,010
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
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