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 49m₹4,501–10,325Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sealdah to Naksalbaritrain 13149
10h 45m₹608–2,745Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Siliguri, West Bengal
13h 25mNight 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₹6,269–9,055Taxi
- 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 49m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Siliguri, West Bengal 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 49m to get from Kolkata to Darjiling, including transfers.
Kolkata to Darjiling bus services, operated by Rayan Bus, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal 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 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, Rayan Bus operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Siliguri, West Bengal every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–9,000
- 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 97337 81172
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rayan Bus
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Siliguri, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Rayan Bus
- 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 Rayan Bus, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal 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 292+ hotels available in Darjiling.