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How to get fromKolkata to Darjilingby train, plane, bus, night bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Darjiling by train, plane, bus, night bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 33811 train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Dum Dum Canttrain train
    2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCU - IXB
    2h 49m
    ₹4,501–10,325

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Naksalbaritrain train 13149
    10h 45m
    ₹608–2,745

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper
    13h 20m
    ₹1,090–4,806

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Bagdogra Bihar Morenightbus night bus
    12h 53m
    ₹1,550–2,970

  5. Drive  549.3 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Darjilingcar car 549.3 km
    8h 12m
    ₹6,150–8,883

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kolkata to Darjilingtaxi taxi 549.3 km
    8h 12m
    ₹12,000–15,000

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,887Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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, Globehopper Mobility operates a bus from Kolkata to Siliguri hourly, and the journey takes 12h 55m. 24 other operators also service this route.

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