There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Darjiling by train, plane, bus, night bus, car, or taxi
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Line 33811 train, fly
best- Take the train from Sealdah to Dum Dum Canttrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CCU - IXB
2h 59m₹4,501–9,825Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sealdah to Naksalbaritrain 13149
10h 45m₹608–2,745Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 25m₹1,517–3,730Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Bagdogra Bihar Morenightbus
12h 53m₹1,550–2,970Drive 549.3 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Darjilingcar 549.3 km
8h 12m₹5,323–7,688Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Darjilingtaxi 549.3 km
8h 12m₹12,000–15,000
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Darjiling is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Darjiling is to line 33811 train and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Kolkata and arriving at Siliguri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Sealdah and arriving at Naksalbari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Kolkata and Darjiling is 480 km. The road distance is 549.3 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Darjiling without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Kolkata to Darjiling, including transfers.
Kolkata to Darjiling bus services, operated by Express Line, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Darjiling is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,800 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Darjiling, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Naksalbari once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, Express Line operates a bus from Kolkata to Siliguri hourly, and the journey takes 13h. 16 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Dum Dum Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Sealdah to Naksalbari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Website
- Lokenath Bus Service
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Lokenath Bus Service
- Website
- EASY RIDE Platinum
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- EASY RIDE Platinum
- Website
- Madan Mohan Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Madan Mohan Travels
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- Aradhana Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Aradhana Paribahan
- Website
- Royal Cruiser
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Cruiser
- Website
- Sanghita Bus Service
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sanghita Bus Service
- Phone
- 9073545111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
- Schedules at
- Raipur Cruiser
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shantanu Bus Service
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shantanu Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,100
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- Rohit Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Rohit Travels
- Website
- Dream Cruiser
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Cruiser
- Website
- Maa Durga Bus Service
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Durga Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shyamoli Bus
Night bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Bagdogra Bihar More
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Website
- Shyamoli Bus
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kolkata to Darjiling bus services, operated by Express Line, arrive at Siliguri station.
Kolkata to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Naksalbari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Darjiling is 549 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Kolkata to Darjiling.
There are 271+ hotels available in Darjiling.